OB as a field of study is relatively young (50 years old) and has roots in anthropology, sociology, psychology, communications, group dynamics and many other disciplines.
OB helps you to understand about yourself and the behaviors of others in your group or organization. Behaviors can be analyzed at three levels--individual, group, and organizational. Students will also learn about themselves and their friends in the OB Lab as part of the experiential learning experience.
The topics discussed include (click to read the notes in Malay - may take a while as the files are in Powerpoint Presentation):
What is OB
Fundamentals of Individual Behavior
Values, Attitudes, & Job Satisfaction
Personality & Emotions
Perceptions & Individual Decision Making
Motivation
Group Dynamics
Communication
Leadership
Power & Politics
Conflict
Organizational level analysis include Organizational Structure, Culture, and Change which will be discussed in the ATW 354 Organizational Development course.
Notes are posted 1 week before lecture.
Associate Professor Zainal Ariffin Ahmad
School of Management,
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang MALAYSIA
