The Nature of Behaviour in Organizations

Where do you place yourself in the school setting, is your part in the organization a part of management? Why is it necessary to study the behaviour of people we work with? Does the behaviour of members in the organization have an impact on their work performance and their leader or supervisor? Think about all these questions as you go through the text?

 

The Basis for Understanding Work Behaviour

A manager’s observation and analysis of individual
behaviour and performance require the consideration of at least two sets of
variables that directly influence individual behaviour or what an employee does
(e.g. produces output, teaches effectively, services machines). The two sets of
variables are classified as being individual and organizational

 

Individual Variables

Each employee is different in many respects. A manager needs to ask how such differences influence the behaviour and performance of subordinates. It is, therefore, important to highlight some of the individual differences that can explain why one person is significantly a better performer than another person. Differences among people require forms of adjustment for both the individual and those for whom he or she will work with. Managers who ignore such differences often become involved in practices which hinder achieving organization and personal goals. These differences among people are influenced by factors such as demographic, abilities and skills, and the way one perceives things. These individual variables are briefly explained below;

Demographic

B. Abilities and Skills