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Determinants of Behavior
Behavior
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Determinants of Behavior
Human Behavior is influenced by;
Culture
Values & Beliefs
Emotions & attitudes
Ethics
Genetics Authority
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Organizational Behavior
The organization's behavior rests on:
management's philosophy
beliefs and values
vision and mission
goals and objectives
structure and policies
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Exhibitor of Org. Behavior
i. Individualii. Groups
iii. Teams
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Org. BehaviorContd.
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.
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A Challenge (1 of 2)
Please Write a One Sentence
Definition Of:
Diversity?
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A Challenge (1 of 2)
Did any of the following words appear inyour definition???
Different
Diverse
Race
MinoritiesVariety
Unlike Characteristics
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Definition
The ways we are different; the conditions ofhaving unique different characteristics.
The conditions of being diverse, Variety:especially; the inclusion of diverse people (aspeople of diverse culture and race) in a group
or organization.
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Aspects of Diversity
Age
Race
Religion Gender
Ethnicity
Background KnowledgePhysical Attributes
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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.
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Understanding Diversity
Diversity can be summarized in one line as;
Respecting the Difference of Opinion
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Causes of Diversity
Why Organizations need Diversity?
International Movement, Immigrants, Students, etc. End ofBaby Boomers generation.
Expanded Global Operations
Growing presence of women's in workforce.
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Challenges in Diversity
Discrimination
Stereotypes and Perceptions
Harassment
High Turnover
Absenteeism Lawsuits
ExclusionIn order for diversity initiatives to be successful, it is important to eliminate
organizational tendency to exclude people for reasons which have nothingto do with the job.
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Challenges in Diversity
Research shows that these problems which canoccur are directly related to a non-investment instrong diversity initiatives. It is in your company'sbest interest to promote diversity, butovercoming these challenges sometimes takes
effort.
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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 andvice versa
Some like greater integration of work and family; others
need greater separation
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Diversity Training
Used to increase awareness and toexamine stereotypes
Participants learn to value individual
differences, increase cross-cultural
understanding, and confront stereotypes
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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
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