Fight and Flight: Letting Groups Thrive With Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior is a relatively new concept. But what do human resource books say about this field?

I’ll introduce you to one of the most relevant developments in managing people, groups and organizations today. Many of us are probably exposed to this area of developing an organization, but I’ll give you the low down on this discipline. My goal is to help you understand the roles and relationship of individuals within a group of people. Putting Organizational Behavior concepts into practice would definitely help business and organizations thrive as they stand out.

What is Organizational Behavior?

Organizational Behavior is also known as OB is mainly concerned with how individuals function and work together within groups including organizations and teams. This field of study takes a look at the relationship of individuals and their respective organizations by giving utmost consideration to each part that constitutes the whole.

In other words, the entirety of a person as well as that of the organization may be taken and examined side by side before evaluating the bigger group. This allows managers to get a complete and clear picture of the internal organizational system that affects many aspects of group and individual functionalities.

As an interdisciplinary field, it makes use of concepts from the following disciplines:

• Sociology
• Communication
• Psychology
•  Management
• Social
• Psychology
• Anthropology

This field of study solves or improves the following:

• Absenteeism 
• Employee Turnover 
• Job Satisfaction 
• Group Dynamics (Working in Groups) 
• Individual and Group Productivity 
• Human Resource Maximization

Here are 5 of the numerous advantages of studying and applying the concepts of Organizational Behavior:

1. This field helps an individual further develop interpersonal skills 
2. Insights on the field allows individuals to examine their organizational involvement which may facilitate personal growth 
3. Individual and organizational productivity can be improved 
4. The developed constructive group as well as organizational cultures encourages individual participation that delivers positive impact 
5. Management of individuals, groups and organizations take on a more interpersonal approach instead of the usual pure scientific or business-oriented. 

Want to know more about Organizational Behavior studies?

Let me in on your thoughts, insights or questions by leaving a comment below. Organizational Behavior is certainly gaining importance now more than ever. Make sure to be updated and involved to reap the numerous benefits it can offer your organization.