Understanding Organizational Behavior and Theories

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Examines the importance of understanding organizational behavior and theories. Importance to managers and productivity of an organization. How to motivate employees. Classical approaches to organizational behavior. Scientific Management, Human Relations, Contingency Approach, Frame Approach, Motivational Approach. Characteristics of the organizational climate. How theories can be applied to an educational institution.

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"Introduction
Organizational behavior can be defined as the systematic study of the behavior and attitudes of both individuals and groups within organizations (DuBrin, 1984, p. 14). Understanding how individuals and groups within organizations act and react with each other in everyday situations can be key to helping managers become more effective both in directing their own activities, the activities of their subordinates, and in working with others within the organization.
There is no one approach to organizational behavior that is optimum for all environments. Work environments are dynamic, and the employees within those environments change from generation to generation. Organizational culture, education of managers and employees, and the environment of the surrounding culture are all variables that affect the ..."

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