Introduction to OB

Three challenges organizations are facing include globalization, increasing workforce diversity, and emerging employment relationships.

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All organisations have a collective sense of purpose, whether it's producing oil or creating the fastest Internet search engine.

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Employees who were born between 1946 and 1964 are referred to as Generation X employees.

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The systematic research anchor relies mainly on qualitative data and subjective procedures to test hypotheses.

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All popular management concepts rely on hard evidence that proves they are valid.

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Most organisational events may be studied from all three levels of analysis: individual, team, and organisation.

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The open systems perspective emphasizes that organisations survive by adapting to changes in the external environment.

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Stakeholders of an organisation are shareholders, customers, suppliers, governments, and any other groups with a vested interest in the organisation.

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One of the fastest ways to acquire knowledge is to hire individuals or purchase entire companies that have valued knowledge.

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Systematic research investigation produces evidence-based management, which involves making decisions and taking actions based on this research evidence.

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