What Is Organizational Behavior?

A Topical Model for What Lies Ahead

This course is divided into four parts that flow logically from a focus on the individual, to groups, and then the organization as a whole.  The context of studying organizational behavior is provided in part one, where we will add to what we've studied in this chapter to examine the topics of ethics, diversity, culture, and international OB.

In Part 2, represented  in the top circle, we will examine the Individual behavior topics of personality, values, attitudes, perceptions, and motivation.

In Part 3, represented in the middle circle, we will look at the group and social processes of decision making, group dynamics, teams, conflict, and negotiation.

Finally, in Part 4, represented in the bottom circle, we will examine the organizational processes of communication, influence, leadership, and change.