Organizational Behavior in the Workplace

Organizational Behavior in the Workplace

GLORIA GONZALEZ

MGT/312

April 22, 2016

UOP

Organizational Behavior in the Workplace

|Job Skills in the Workplace |

|Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches |

|to problems. (kinicki & Fugate, p. 7) |

|Problem-solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |

|(Kinicki & Fugate, p. 7) |

|Judgement and Decision Making: Considering the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate ones. |

|(Kinicki & Fugate, p. 7) |

|Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying; taking the time to understand the points made; asking questions as|

|appropriate and not interrupting. (Kinicki & Fugate, p. 7) |

In the text, Understanding, and Managing Organizational Behavior, George and Jones define organization as a group of people that “work together and coordinate their actions to achieve a variety of goals” (kinicki & Fugate, p. 5) This paper will focus on explaining the main components of organizational behavior, while providing examples of how these elements relate to the workplace, as well as how it would benefit any manager.

Managers and people in charge may or may not realize it, but they ultimately have the power to...