Organizational Behavior HCS/370

Organizational Behavior

Student Name

HCS/370

What is Organizational Behavior?

The success of any business or organization lies on the understanding of organizational behavior. “Organizational behavior (OB) is an applied behavioral science that emerged from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics” (Borkowski, 2016, p. 3). It is the study of how dynamics vary by individuals or groups in a business setting. An organization faces many challenges from inside and outside factors such as culture, values, and social norms. Learning and understanding organizational behavior provides a manager the chance to foresee any issues created by these factors and avoid any possible negative outcomes.

Role and Purpose of O.B.

According to Borkowski (2016), the definition of an organization is a set of people that work together to achieve specific pre-established goals and outcomes in a defined structured environment (p. 435). One factor that greatly impacts the operation of an organization is its environment. A diverse workplace has differences in opinions, disputes because of a lack of knowledge, and general trials and tribulations with getting individuals to work together through their differences. The purpose of understanding organizational behavior is to allow a manager the knowledge of how to motivate their workers to get through these situations. The manager will effectively guide the employees through the changes in the work environment and encourage their employees to meet organizational goals. This will lead to an increase in productivity and cause the employees to work more efficiently, which leads to a successful organization. The outcome in this case is great for the employees, managers, and the business.

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“Communication, motivation, and leadership are all concepts within the discipline of OB” (Borkowski, 2016, p. 3). The factors that contribute to the success or failure of any business are the structure of the organization, the policies and procedures that govern the daily operations, and the effectiveness of the managers. The purpose of OB is to allow managers the opportunity to encourage success in a demanding environment.

Reference

Borkowski, N. (2016). Organizational Behavior, Theory, and Design in Health Care (2nd ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.