MAN-3240 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Outsourcing, Employee Engagement, Triple Bottom Line
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Organizational behavior - the systematic study and application of knowledge about how individuals and groups act within the organizations where they work. Ob draws from psychology, sociology, medicine, and political sciences. People who study ob are interested in: Because it is al about things you care about. Because employers care about topics covered in ob. Top 5 personal qualities/skills employers look for in job candidates: Ability to make decisions and solve problems. Ability to verbally communicate with those within and outside the organization. Ability to work in a team structure. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. 50% of respondents say that their organizations do not engage in e ective people management practices covered in ob. Take a personal inventory and see where you are. Consider revolutionizing your portfolio of skills at least every six years. Competence in many skills is important, but excelling at something will set you apart.
