Multicultural Prelim

The ___________________ into the companies make it necessary to manage cultural diversity at the workplace effectively.

The

___________ is made up of people of different genders, ages, ethnicity, religions, and nationalities.

is a field of study that investigates the impact of the three (3) determinants of behavior within organizations: individuals, groups, and structures. __ applies the knowledge gained about the determinants of behavior to make organizations work more effectively (Robbins & Judge, 2018).

is an applied behavioral science built on contributions from several other behavioral science disciplines, mainly psychology, sociology, social psychology, and anthropology (Robbins & Judge, 2018).

Major Behavioral Science Disciplines

It seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other

animals. Contributors to the knowledge of OB are industrial and organizational psychologists. They studied the problems of fatigue, boredom, and other working conditions that could impede efficient work performance. Most recently, their contributions have expanded to include learning, motivation,

personality, emotions, leadership effectiveness, job satisfaction, decision-making processes, performance appraisals, work design, and job stress.

Contributors to the knowledge of OB are ________________. (In psychology ito)

While psychology focuses on the individual, this discipline studies people concerning their social environment or culture. Sociologists have contributed to OB through their study of group

behaviors in organizations, particularly formal and complex ones. Their contributions include organizational culture, organizational structure, organizational technology, communications, power,

and conflict.

__________ have contributed to OB through their study of group behaviors in organizations, particularly formal and complex ones.

As a branch of psychology, it blends concepts from both psychology and sociology to focus on people’s influence on one another. One major study area is change – how to implement it and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance. Social psychologists contribute to measuring, understanding, and changing attitudes, identifying communication patterns, and building trust. They have made significant contributions to the study of group behavior, power, and conflict.