Group Behavior in Organizations
Group Behavior in Organizations
Introduction
А well-managed organization needs adequate talent to achieve its goals. In addition, organizational leaders need to understand the individuals that are working for the organization. By learning how the behavior and culture of individuals affects the organization, leaders and organizations move one step closer to success.
Organizational behavior, OB for short is the study of human behavior in organizations. It is а field of study devoted to understanding individual and group behavior, and organizational dynamics. OB leadership roles are essential to meeting the challenges and uncertainty that confront today’s organizations. Factors that influence the effectiveness of an organization are globalization, cultural diversity, technology advancement, competition, resources, instant communication, and а profusion of information. The key areas of OB are understanding individual and group behavior pattern and attitudes.
Organizational behavior examines organizations and the individuals who make up the organization. The expressions or terms like organizational behavior, organizational culture, diversity, communication, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and organizational learning will be defined in this paper.
Group Dynamics
One of the classifications that can be applied to а team is that it is а group of people. The Concise Oxford Dictionary (200l) defines group dynamics as "the processes involved when people in а group interact with each other. These interactions are а critical part of the success of any team. Fortunately, it is а part that team leaders can influence (Melymuka, 2002, p. 42)
There are three primary components which can influence the way team members interact with each other: diversity, communications, and goals. Understanding how these components affect а team allows а leader to moderate their influence. The dynamics of а team mostly affect its internal goals, but can influence how the team
Introduction
А well-managed organization needs adequate talent to achieve its goals. In addition, organizational leaders need to understand the individuals that are working for the organization. By learning how the behavior and culture of individuals affects the organization, leaders and organizations move one step closer to success.
Organizational behavior, OB for short is the study of human behavior in organizations. It is а field of study devoted to understanding individual and group behavior, and organizational dynamics. OB leadership roles are essential to meeting the challenges and uncertainty that confront today’s organizations. Factors that influence the effectiveness of an organization are globalization, cultural diversity, technology advancement, competition, resources, instant communication, and а profusion of information. The key areas of OB are understanding individual and group behavior pattern and attitudes.
Organizational behavior examines organizations and the individuals who make up the organization. The expressions or terms like organizational behavior, organizational culture, diversity, communication, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and organizational learning will be defined in this paper.
Group Dynamics
One of the classifications that can be applied to а team is that it is а group of people. The Concise Oxford Dictionary (200l) defines group dynamics as "the processes involved when people in а group interact with each other. These interactions are а critical part of the success of any team. Fortunately, it is а part that team leaders can influence (Melymuka, 2002, p. 42)
There are three primary components which can influence the way team members interact with each other: diversity, communications, and goals. Understanding how these components affect а team allows а leader to moderate their influence. The dynamics of а team mostly affect its internal goals, but can influence how the team
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