Disciplines Contributing to OB: Psychology Medicine Sociology Social Psychology Anthropology political science Economics
Psychology Studies behavior of human beings. Science of human mind Analyze the characteristics of a person The following variables determine the characteristics perception learning Motivation Attititude
Continued., Ego state Personality Performance appraisal Job satisfaction T&D Job stress Conflict Nature of Job
Continued., Decision making Emotions Employee selection psychological testes have been conducted during the interview. Other Human personality characteristics and test can also be measured.
Medicine Application of science Both physical and psychological problems. Observes an ind . Behavior Focuses on wellness of an individual
Sociology: Social science Examines culture like group dynamics, conflicts, etc. Deals with social behavior of an ind . Knowledge – helps to tackle problems.
Social Psychology: Sociology+ psychology Helps to develop skills Anthropology: Study of values and beliefs of people. Understanding b/w people and environment. Helps managers in understanding human behaviors across various cultures.
Political science: Stable government needed. Promotes internationalizing business, diversification, financial expansion and so on. Economics: Organization climate is highly influenced by Economics Factors like HR planning, forecasting, marginal analysis and so on
Framework of OB Cognitive Framework Behaviourist Framework Social cognitive Framework