Assignment

Subject: Organizational Behavior

Submitting Date: February 26, 2009

Submitted To:Mr. Mohsin Rauf

Submitted By:Syed Hassan AskariRoll No: 073605-098Section: BBatch: 36

Topic

Organizational behavior

Organizational

BehaviorDefinition:Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study and application of knowledge

about how people, individuals, and groups act within the organizations.

Explanation:It interprets people-organization relationships in terms of the whole

person, whole group, whole organization, and whole social system. Its

purpose is to build better relationships by achieving

Human objectives

Organizational objectives

Social objectives

It is the study of human and group behavior within organizational

settings. The study of organization behavior involves looking at

Attitudes

Interpersonal relationships

Performance,

Productivity,

Job satisfaction,

Commitment of employees,

Levels of organizational commitment and industrial relations

Factors which affect Organizational Behavior:

There are different factors which can affect organizational behavior in

different ways. These are given below.

Corporate culture

Leadership

Management style

In fact organizational behavior is a field of study that investigates the

impact that individuals, groups, and structures have on behavior within

the organization. This impact works towards improving the

organization’s effectiveness. In short words it involves organization,

management functions, and management skills.

Elements of Organizational Behavior:

Organizational behavior includes three major elements

Individual

Group

Structure

The organization's base rests on management's philosophy, values, vision and

goals. This leads to the organizational culture which is composed of

Formal organization

Informal organization

Social environment

The culture determines the type of leadership, communication, and group

dynamics within the organization. The workers perceive this as the quality of

work life which directs their degree of motivation.

The final outcome of this organizational behavior is in different forms which are

given below

Performance

Individual satisfaction

Personal growth and development.

All these elements combine to build the model or framework that the organization

operates from.

Models of Organizational BehaviorThere are four major models of organizational behaviors

Autocratic

Custodial

Supportive

Collegial

Autocratic Model:The basis of this model is power with a managerial orientation of authority. The employees are oriented towards obedience and dependence on the boss. The performance result is minimal.

1) Autocratic Model 2) Custodial Model

Custodial Model:The basis of this model is economic resources with a managerial orientation of money. The employees in turn are oriented towards security and benefits and dependence on the organization. The performance result is passive cooperation.

Supportive Model:The basis of this model is leadership with a managerial orientation of support. The employees in turn are oriented towards job performance and participation. The performance result is awakened drives

3) Supportive Mode 4)Collegial Model

Collegial Model: The basis of this model is partnership with a managerial orientation of teamwork. The employees in turn are oriented towards responsible behavior and self-discipline. The performance result is moderate enthusiasm.