What are the characteristics of organizational behaviour as scentific discipline?

Answer 1

There are seven characteristics of OD (Newstrom, Davis, 1993):

Humanistic Values: Positive beliefs about the potential of employees (McGregor's Theory Y).

Systems Orientation: All parts of the organization, to include structure, technology, and people, must work together.

Experiential Learning: The learners' experiences in the training environment should be the kind of human problems they encounter at work. The training should NOT be all theory and lecture.

Problem Solving: Problems are identified, data is gathered, corrective action is taken, progress is assessed, and adjustments in the problem solving process are made as needed. This process is known as Action Research.

Contingency Orientation: Actions are selected and adapted to fit the need.

Change Agent: Stimulate, facilitate, and coordinate change.

Levels of Interventions: Problems can occur at one or more level in the organization so the strategy will require one or more interventions.

Answer 2

Organizational behavior is a scientific discipline that studies individual and group behavior within organizations to understand, predict, and influence behavior. It focuses on topics such as motivation, leadership, communication, and organizational culture. Research in organizational behavior aims to improve organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.