Lecturer 1 Flashcards
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What is organisational Behaviour and Management
how and why people act in
certain ways within different types of
professional groups.
What is an organisation?
a system of two or more persons, engaged in
cooperative action, trying to reach a purpose.
what is a mission statement?
why the organisation exists & what it aims to achieve.(Purpose.)
what is a vision statement?
vision statement outlines the aspirational future the organisation aims to
create.(Direction.)
name the three levels of OB analysis
organizational system level, group level, individual level
what is organiztional system level?
understanding collective
behaviour in the context
of an organisation.
Explain group level.
a study of human behaviour
in organisation settings
what four disciplines contribute to the OB field?
psychology, social psychology, sociology and anthropology.
explain inputs
Inputs are the starting factors
that influence behaviour and
performance
explain processes
Processes represent the actions and
behaviours that occur as inputs interact
within the organisation.
explain outcomes
Outcomes are the results or
consequences of the inputs
and processes.