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Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts
There are many important factors that are involved and contribute to organizations' survival and success. Organizational behavior, culture, diversity, communication, business ethics and change management are some of the key concepts which are essential as I list and explain below with some examples from past experiences.
Organizational Behavior
Studying the psychological and sociological behaviors of single and groups of individuals in organizations is a continuous learning process that is constantly changing due to internal and external influences with relationships, ethics, culture and beliefs. Organizations depend on workers to function and survive and the workers need to be happy with their job in order to perform well and accelerate. One example of behavior I observed in an organization I once worked for was how quickly a poor work performer turned into a hard worker after a brief meeting with management. Management observed the situation, assessed what was happening and the problem was corrected. Managers are responsible for their subordinates behaviors and actions and from their observations and assessments, they are able to change and correct the situation when necessary.
Organizational Culture
Organizational culture is what a company stands for including values, norms, ethics, and expectations from these beliefs. It is also how an organization was raised from birth, in a way, and formed from its past history with the influences and interactions of the people and their attitudes working within over the course of years of existence. According to John Mautner (2006, June), "Having a h ...