Management and Organizational Studies 2181A/B Midterm: Mos 2181 Exam 1 Notes- Noah Ross

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2181A/B
• Professor: Elizabeth Hayden

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Robbins ob is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behaviour within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization"s effectiveness. Managers and employees need to develop their interpersonal (people) skills to be effective in their jobs. Ob focuses on improving productivity, employee job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and reducing absenteeism and turnover. Ob uses systematic study to improve predictions of behaviour. Managing and working in a changing and competitive environment. Managing and working in a global village. Managing and working in a culturally diverse workplace organization > a consciously coordinated social unit, composed of two or more people, that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals. Scientific management > using scientific methods to design optimal and efficient work processes and tasks. Frederick taylor and max weber- classical management scholars. Organize, coordinate, and manage human work activities.