Q1. What are the basic goals of organizational behaviour? How does the knowledge of organizational behaviour lead to personal and institutional effectiveness?
- OB goals: Describe, Understand, Predict, and Control human behaviour in organizations.
- Description identifies 'what' is happening; Understanding explains 'why' it happens.
- Prediction forecasts future behaviour; Control aims to influence behaviour towards goals.
- Personal effectiveness gains: Self-awareness, improved communication, conflict resolution, leadership skills.
Answer: Organizational Behaviour (OB) is an interdisciplinary field that systematically studies how individuals, groups, and structure influence behavior within organizations. Its primary aim is to apply this knowledge to improve an organization's effectiveness and an individual's work life. **Basic Goals of Organizational Behaviour** As per the MES043 course, the basic goals of organizational behaviour are to describe, understand, predict, and control human behaviour in organizational settings. Thes...