What is organizational behavior Chapter 1

Introduction to Organizational Behavior00:00:01

An overview of organizational behavior as the study of human behavior in the workplace. The goal is to improve productivity, financial performance, job satisfaction, and employee retention through better interpersonal relationships.

Managerial Roles and Skills00:04:02

Discussion of Mintzberg's managerial roles (interpersonal, informational, and decisional) and the essential skills managers need: technical, people, and conceptual skills.

Evidence-Based Management and Big Data00:16:01

The importance of evidence-based management over pure intuition, and how Big Data and analytics are becoming essential tools for modern managers to predict trends and make informed decisions.

Contributing Disciplines to Organizational Behavior00:20:20

Explanation of how psychology, social psychology, sociology, and anthropology contribute to our understanding of human behavior in organizations.

Contemporary Workplace Challenges00:27:24

Analysis of current trends and challenges, including workforce diversity, globalization, the impact of social media, ethical dilemmas, and the rise of the gig economy.

The OB Model: Inputs, Processes, and Outcomes00:47:13

Breakdown of the organizational behavior model, analyzing how inputs at individual, group, and organizational levels lead to specific processes and ultimately impact outcomes like performance and sustainability.