ORGS 1000 Lecture 10: Organizational Behaviour - Chapters 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10

• School: York University
• Department: Organization Studies
• Course: ORGS 1000
• Professor: John Paschakis

Document Summary

Drawn from many disciplines; psychology, sociology, economics, etc. Organizational behaviour: field of study that focuses on the attitudes and behaviours of individuals and groups in an organization. In particular by understanding, explaining and, ultimately, improving. Field of study that focuses on applications of ob theories and principles in organizations e. g. best ways to structure training programs for employees" learning benefit. Field of study devoted to exploring the product choices and industry characteristics that affect an organization"s profitability e. g. relationship between firm diversification and firm profitability (new product expansion) Throughout the years, best methods to organize/coordinate/manage people have changed. Scientific management frederick taylor (1856 1917): using scientific methods to design optimal and efficient work processes and tasks. Bureaucracy max weber (1864 1920): organizational form that emphasizes control and coordination of its members through strict chain of command, formal rules and procedures, high specialization, and centralized decision making. This involved organization, coordination, and control of human work activities.