For the last six weeks, we have been exploring the concepts of human behavior relevant to the successful operation of an organization. You’ve analyzed problems and made recommendations for a variety of situations, and you have conducted careful observation and reflection of your world to see these concepts at work. For the discussion this week, you are to hypothesize about how you will use what you have learned about organizational behavior to further your career goals.
Answer the following questions:
How can you apply OB to your current job?
How can you apply OB to your career advancement? 600-900 words, citation format is APA
Organizational behavior (OB) is the study of how individuals and groups think, feel, and act in organizational settings. It examines individual behaviors such as motivation, leadership, team work, communication and decision making; group dynamics like conflict resolution, power control and shared norms; organizational functions such as change management and workforce planning; cultural influences like values and beliefs; and contextual factors such as job design and organizational structure. By understanding these concepts at a deeper level we can build an effective organization that has higher performance levels than one which does not use OB strategies. With this knowledge we can develop strategies to be successful in our current jobs or advance our careers by developing skills needed for progression within an organization.
In terms of applying OB to our current job roles, it’s important to understand the culture of the organization we are employed with so that we can better adapt our behavior in a way that matches those expectations. For example if the company values hard work then it would be beneficial for us to demonstrate initiative by putting extra effort into tasks even when they are not asked of us. In addition having a good understanding of motivational theories will give you insight into what motivates your peers or colleagues so you can support them in achieving their goals more effectively. Additionally being aware of team dynamics allows us to recognize patterns within teams quickly allowing us to intervene when necessary – this could involve resolving conflicts between employees or intervening during times where groupthink might set in preventing innovative solutions from being reached collectively by all members within the team.
When looking at career advancement opportunities through OB there are various ways to capitalize on this knowledge base depending on your desired role: managers should look towards developing their leadership skills further (e..g coaching/mentoring) while aspiring human resources personnel should invest time into studying change management practices aimed at reducing resistance from staff during periods of transition etc… Understanding cultural differences is also beneficial if working cross-culturally either within local offices or abroad – learning about different customs & traditions helps bridge any language barriers that may exist between employees giving everyone a chance to communicate their ideas regardless of background i.,e race/gender/ethnicity etc… Lastly studying communication styles enables us identify appropriate methods for disseminating information across large organizations whilst ensuring messages remain consistent throughout many layers without getting distorted by interpretation bias allowing key decisions made at top levels remain unchanged until completion further down stream eventually leading up meta-goals being achieved quicker without too much delay caused due wrong information been relayed due poor channels used ect…
All these points help illustrate why studying Organizational Behavior is important when wanting enhance success either professionally or personally — past research has demonstrated behaviors that produce positive outcomes result from combinations complex variables present within different circumstances ranging environmental constraints geographical location availability resources etc…. Thus learning about OB gives individual valuable insights enabling them exercise judgement make informed decisions manage resources efficiently maximize returns significantly increasing chances success — ultimately helping achieve both short term long term career aspirations providing pathway progress own individual journeys towards greater achievement greatness