Contributions to Organizational Behaviour

What is the focus of Psychology in Organizational Behaviour?

• Power, authority, and political behaviour

• Individual behaviour

• Social systems and group behaviour

• Integration of psychology and sociology

• Human societies and cultural systems

What contributions does Sociology make to Organizational Behaviour?

• Organisational politics, conflict resolution

• Organisational culture, comparative values

• Behavioural change, communication

• Learning, motivation, perception

• Group dynamics, team structures, organisational culture

A global organisation introduces a new incentive plan. However, despite clear economic benefits, employees in some regions resist the plan due to cultural differences and value systems. This situation demonstrates the need to combine insights from:

• Sociology and Political Science

• Psychology and Economics

• Anthropology and Economics

• Social Psychology and Sociology

What contributions does Anthropology provide to Organizational Behaviour?

• Behavioural change, communication

• Organisational culture, comparative values

• Organisational politics, conflict resolution

• Learning, motivation, perception

• Group dynamics, team structures, organisational culture

What is the focus of Political Science in Organizational Behaviour?

• Individual behaviour

• Integration of psychology and sociology

• Human societies and cultural systems

• Social systems and group behaviour

• Power, authority, and political behaviour

What contributions does Economics make to Organizational Behaviour?

• Behavioural change, communication

• Organisational culture, comparative values

• Group dynamics, team structures, organisational culture

• Learning, motivation, perception

• Cost–benefit analysis, labour markets

What is the overall integration of disciplines in Organizational Behaviour?

Differentiate the role of Psychology and social psychology to organisational behaviour. (Write in two to three sentences)

A manager notices that employees in her team have low motivation and often seem dissatisfied with their jobs.

• Which discipline’s concepts would best help her understand and improve individual motivation and satisfaction?

• Explain in three to four sentences.

In a multinational company, conflicts arise because employees from different cultural backgrounds interpret authority and teamwork differently.

• Which discipline would provide the best insights to resolve these issues?

• Justify your answer in three to four sentences.