Assignment

Subject: Organizational Behavior

Submitting Date: February 26, 2009

Topic

Organizational behavior

Submitted To: Submitted By:

Mr. Mohsin Rauf Syed Hassan Askari
Roll No: 073605-098
Section: B
Batch: 36
 Organizational
Behavior
Definition:
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 Behavior

There 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.