International Organizational Behaviour
International Organizational Behaviour
impact that the individuals, groups and structures have on behavior within organizations, for the
purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. IOB is
concerned with the study of what people do in an organization and how the behaviour affects the
performance of the organization. It includes the topics of motivation, leader behaviour and
power, interpersonal communication, group structure and process, learning, attitude development
and perception, change processes, conflict, job design and work stress.
The goals of organizational behavior are to explain, predict and control human behaviour. The
first objective is to describe how individuals behave under various conditions. Then, predicting
future behaviour of employee is another goal of organizational behaviour. The final goal of
organizational behaviour is to control and develop a friendly atmosphere within the organization.
There are three levels of organizational behavior. The first level is the individual level and it
involves understanding of emotions, values and attitudes, perception and personality of the
individuals. The second level is group level and it involves negotiation, managing conflicts and
interpersonal communication. The third level is organizational level and it involves
organizational culture, decision making, leadership and organizational change.
Leadership- the ability to create an environment where individuals willingly apply their unique
abilities to a common mission. Leadership is about the relationship between leaders and their
team.
Motivation- the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Motivation
involves the biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces that activate behavior.