Organizational Behaviour Is Generally Defined as a Field of Study

question 2

Multiple Choice

Organizational behaviour is generally defined as a field of study that

• A)investigates how organizations effectively face competition.
• B)investigates how individuals,groups,and structure affect and are affected by behaviour within organizations.
• C)attempts to understand and solve problems regarding individual behaviour on and off the job.
• D)seeks ways and means to match human effort with machines.
• E)examines how the structure of different organizations contributes to,or inhibits,effective communication.

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Definitions:

Formal Groups

Groups in an organization created officially by the management to perform specific tasks or achieve certain objectives.

Social Groups

Social groups consist of two or more people who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity and common identity.

Interest Groups

Organizations formed by individuals or businesses to influence public policy, legislation, and government decisions in their favor, typically through lobbying, advocacy, and education.

Friendship Groups

Informal social networks of individuals who share personal bonds and choose to interact based on common interests or affiliations.