Ely Federiz Lumbao

 Bachelor of Science in Electrical

Engineering (REE #245)
(Manuel L. Quezon University)
 Master in Public Administration
(Taguig City University)
 Doctor of Public Administration
(Greenville College)
Human Behavior
in Organization
Course Description

This course deals with theories

and models of individual and group
behavior in organization. It deals
also with the processes and
techniques in the management of
human resources including
individual and group behaviors that
affect interpersonal relationships in
an organization.
Learning Objectives
1 Elucidate specific theories related to perception, motivation,
leadership, job design and organizational change through
class discussions and group exercises;
2 Exhibit effective teamwork behaviors through a group research
activity and peer evaluation;
3 Integrate individual, group and organizational level concepts
through case studies, and persuasive paper;
4 Understand why people and groups in organizations feel and
behave as they do;
5 Develop and enhance their skills as organizational members
and managers; and
6 Acquire confidence and expertise in dealing with and handling
people.
The Nature Of
Organizational Behavior

Environment

The Organization

Individual Human
The Individual- Behavior in
Organization Interface Organizational
Settings
Other Models
Human Behavior

The potential and

expressed capacity for
physical, mental, and social
activity during the phases of
human life.
Attitude

Attitude is a relatively stable

cluster of feelings, beliefs,
and behavioral predisposition
(i.e., intentions) toward
some specific target.
Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior (OB) is

the study of human behavior in
organizational settings, the
interface between human
behavior and the organization,
and the organization itself.
History and Evolution of
Organizational Behavior Studies

Origin of Organizational Behavior

can trace its roots back to Max
Weber and earlier organizational
studies.
Definition of
Organizational Behavior

“Organizational behavior is
directly concerned with the
understanding, prediction,
and control of human
behavior in organizations.” —
Fred Luthans
What is
Organizational Behavior?
Although there is still considerable
debate as to the relative importance
of change, there appears to be
general agreement that OB includes
the core topics of motivation, leader
behavior, and power, interpersonal
communication, group structure and
processes, learning, attitude
development and perception, change
processes, conflict, work design, and
work stress.
Features of Organizational
Behavior
Organizational Behavior is;
 A Separate Field of Study and not a
Discipline Only
 An Interdisciplinary Approach
 Applied Science
 A Normative Science
 A Humanistic and Optimistic
Approach
 A Total System Approach
Objectives of Organizational
Behavior
1. Job Satisfaction.
2. Finding the Right People.
3. Organizational Culture.
4. Leadership and Conflict Resolution.
5. Understanding the Employees
Better.
6. Understand how to Develop Good
Leaders.
7. Develop a Good Team.
8. Higher Productivity.
Fundamental Concepts of
Organizational Behavior
Organization Behavior is based on a few
fundamental concepts which revolve around the
nature of people and organizations.
 Individual Differences
 Perception
 A whole Person
 Motivated Behavior
 The desire for Involvement
 The value of the Person.
 Human Dignity.
 Organizations are Social System.
 Mutuality of Interest.
 Holistic Concept.
Main Challenges and Opportunities
of Organizational Behavior

Challenges and opportunities of organizational

behavior are massive and rapidly changing for
improving productivity and meeting business goals.
1. Improving Peoples’ Skills.
2. Improving Quality and Productivity.
3. Total Quality Management (TQM).
4. Managing Workforce Diversity.
5. Responding to Globalization.
6. Empowering People.
Main Challenges and Opportunities
of Organizational Behavior

Challenges and opportunities of organizational

behavior are massive and rapidly changing for
improving productivity and meeting business goals.
7. Coping with Temporariness.
8. Stimulating Innovation and Change.
9. Emergence of E-Organization & E-Commerce.
10. Improving Ethical Behavior.
11. Improving Customer Service.
12. Helping Employees Balance Work-Life Conflicts.
13. Flattening World.
Limitations of Organizational
Behavior

Three (3) major limitations of OB

are;
 Behavioral Bias
 The Law of Diminishing Returns
 Unethical Manipulation of
People
Key Forces Affecting
Organizational Behavior

There are a complex set of key

forces that affect organizational
behavior today. These key forces
are classified into four areas;
 People.
 Structure.
 Technology.
 Environment.
Contributing Disciplines to the
Organizational Behavior Field

The major disciplines are;

 Psychology.
 Sociology.
 Social Psychology.
 Anthropology.
 Political Sciences.
 Economics.
Four Approaches To Organizational
Behavior Studies

1. Human resources
approach.
2. Contingency approach.
3. Productivity approach.
4. Systems approach.
Reasons for Studying
Organizational Behavior

OB studies put the focus on

motivation, leader behavior and
power, interpersonal
communication, group structure
and processes, learning, attitude
development and perception,
change processes, conflict, work
design, and work stress.
Why Study Organizational
Behavior?
1. OB is the study of learning how to predict
human behavior and, then, apply it in some
useful way to make the organization more
effective. It helps in the effective utilization
of people working in the organization
guarantees the success of the organization.
2. OB helps the managers to understand the
basis of motivation and what he should do to
motivate his subordinates.
3. OB helps to maintain cordial industrial
relations which help to increase the overall
productivity of the industry.
Why Study Organizational
Behavior?
4. Helps greatly in improving our
inter-personal relations in the
organizations.
5. Helps managers apply appropriate
motivational techniques in
accordance with the nature of
individual employees who exhibit a
learning difference in many respects.
There are many reasons we study
Organizational Behavior.
 Thank you!
May God bless us all!
Coverage

1. Human Behavior in Organizations –

Introduction
2. Personality, Ability, and Learning
3. Perception
4. Values and Attitudes
5. Motivation
6. Stress
7. Employer-Employee Expectations
8. Job Satisfaction
9. Organizational Culture
Coverage

10.Employee Socialization
11.Turning People into Team Players
12.Working Effectively in a Team
13.Group Behavior
14.Management and Leadership
15.Decision Making
16.Communication
17.Conflict
18.Negotiation
Coverage

19.Human Resources I: The Hiring Process

20.Human Resources II: Company Policies
21.What Do People in Different Jobs Do?
22.Organizational and Individual Change
23.Power and Politics
24.Effort and Ethics
25.Typical Structures
26.Designing Effective Organizations
27.Succeeding in an Organization
 Things To Remember

1.Let us make it a habit to always seek

guidance through prayer form the Almighty
God before we start each day of our session.
2.Let us always make our meetings
enjoyable. Let us be always cordial and jolly.
3.Everything that we discuss and even all
the materials we are using here are
supposedly for our academic discussion only
and should not be used for sharing and
other purposes except for personal
references.
 Things To Remember
4.Emotions and personal differences should
not affect our learning environment. We are all
professionals. Thus, we should think, talk and
act as professionals.
5.Respect each other opinion. Thus, we should
always give chance for everybody to express
their opinions. We can always learn from each
other.
6.It is the policy of UPHSD to post the
attendance in real time at the assigned FB
group. Likewise, picture of the class should be
posted in real time. One member of the class
should be responsible for this purpose.
 Things To Remember
7.Each candidate will be assigned topic to
report. It is highly encouraged to use
powerpoint presentation in reporting. Please
take note that a compilation (hard bound) of
the hard copies of the reports in short bond
(8.5 in X 11 in) paper shall be submitted on
the third meeting. There shall be no
extension since assigned topics were already
given during the first meeting. Thus, there is
enough time for the preparation. Please
assign one candidate for the purpose.
Things To Remember

8.Reporters for the day will have to prepare

group activities related to their topics. These
activities shall be undertaken by the other
members of the class and their output shall
be presented in class during the day.
9.The professor only acts as facilitator of
our learning process. Thus, we should all
participate.
10.Each day is always a great opportunity
to do good and be glad. Let us always be
thankful and enjoy our day.