Behavior

Determinants of Behavior

Determinants of Behavior
Human Behavior is influenced by;
Culture Values & Beliefs Emotions & attitudes Ethics Genetics Authority

Organizational Behavior
The organization's behavior rests on:
management's philosophy beliefs and values vision and mission goals and objectives structure and policies

Exhibitor of Org. Behavior

i. Individual ii. Groups iii. Teams

Org. Behavior Contd.

Organizational Behavior is the study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations. Its purpose is to build better relationships by achieving
human objectives organizational objectives and social objectives.

A Challenge (1 of 2)
Please Write a One Sentence Definition Of:

Diversity?

A Challenge (1 of 2)
Did any of the following words appear in your definition???
Different Diverse Race Minorities Variety Unlike Characteristics

Definition
The ways we are different; the conditions of having unique different characteristics. The conditions of being diverse, Variety: especially; the inclusion of diverse people (as people of diverse culture and race) in a group or organization.

Aspects of Diversity
Age Race Religion Gender Ethnicity Background Knowledge Physical Attributes

Understanding Diversity
Diversity is more than just tolerating differences. It is respecting, appreciating and understanding the varying characteristics of individuals.
Discrimination, narrow mindedness impairs employees morale, strains employee relationships and thus, damages productivity. Not to mention, it is illegal and in terms of litigation.

Understanding Diversity
Diversity can be summarized in one line as;

Respecting the Difference of Opinion

Causes of Diversity
Why Organizations need Diversity? International Movement, Immigrants, Students, etc. End of Baby Boomers generation. Expanded Global Operations Growing presence of women's in workforce.

Challenges in Diversity
Discrimination Stereotypes and Perceptions Harassment High Turnover Absenteeism Lawsuits Exclusion
In order for diversity initiatives to be successful, it is important to eliminate organizational tendency to exclude people for reasons which have nothing to do with the job.

Challenges in Diversity

Research shows that these problems which can occur are directly related to a non-investment in strong diversity initiatives. It is in your company's best interest to promote diversity, but overcoming these challenges sometimes takes effort.

Managing Diversity
Since the 1980s the line between work and personal life has begun to blur Solutions include: Flexible scheduling and benefits On-site personal services (like dry cleaning or a gym) Time-, information- or money-based strategies available Stress is caused not by time constraints but the psychological incursion of work into the family domain and vice versa Some like greater integration of work and family; others need greater separation

Diversity Training
Used to increase awareness and to examine stereotypes Participants learn to value individual differences, increase cross-cultural understanding, and confront stereotypes

Conclusion

A diverse team reflects a larger talent pool of which ideas and solutions can be derived from. If you put forth effort to rise above the challenges, you will realize the true value of diversity in the workplace