Organizational behavior is a multidisciplinary field that draws on various disciplines to understand and analyze human behavior in organizational settings.
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Contributing disciplines to the field of OB includes:
- Psychology
- Social psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political science
1.) Psychology :
It is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
- It contributes to OB by helping understand individual behavior in the workplace, including aspects such as motivation, perception, personality, learning, and job satisfaction.
2.) Social psychology:
It focuses on how individuals influence and are influenced by others in social contexts
- It contributes to OB by providing insights into group behavior, communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
3.) Sociology:
It is the study of society, social relationships, and group dynamics.
- It contributes to OB by explaining how individuals function within groups and how organizational structures, roles, and cultures affect behavior.
4.) Anthropology:
It is the study of human beings and their cultures across time and space.
- It contributes to OB by helping understand organizational culture, values, customs, and how employees adapt to different cultural environments.
5.) Political science:
It is the study of power, politics, and influence within a society.
- It contributes to OB by analyzing organizational politics, power dynamics, authority, and conflict within organizations.