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Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior (OB) or organisational behaviour is the human behavior study within an organisation, the interaction between this behavior and the organization, and the organization or company itself.

Organizational Behavior (OB) or organisational behaviour is the human behavior study within an organisation, the interaction between this behavior and the organization, and the organization or company itself.

Earlier study of individual Organizational Behavior was mainly focused on people’s organizational roles. Main goals of these studies were what are the conditions within the organisations for employess and how can these be optimised, in relation to the development of organizational behavior theories.

The base of Organizational Behavior (OB) was developed by practical scientific management studies like the Hawthorne Studies. These studies showed interesting results and theories on job performance, team management and job satisfaction. Famous researchers of the last century were i.e. Henri Fayol, Frederick Herzberg, Abraham Maslow, David McClelland, Victor Vroom and Douglas McGregor.

These researchers generated ground breaking theories like Functions of Management, Hierarchy of Needs of people, Five Bases of Power, Group Dynamics and Management principles, which are still used today.

What are the most known and used scientific management and methods? What are their success stories and practical tips when you apply these? These posts are all about great Organizational Behavior (OB) theories that can help you to achieve your goal or understand certain aspects that come with organizational configurations.

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Appreciative Inquiry model explained

March 30th, 2025

Appreciative Inquiry: this article explains Appreciative Inquiry (AI), developed by David Cooperrider in a practical way. Next to what it (definition) is, this article also highlights how is it used in practice, the importance of positive core and human…
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory explained

March 24th, 2025

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: this article explains the theory of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in a practical way. After reading about the theory and the levels of Maslow’s pyramid, you will understand the basics of this human motivation theory. Enjoy…
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Psychological Capital (PsyCap)

December 19th, 2024

Psychological capital: This article explains the concept of psychological capital in a practical way. The article contains the definition of the term, followed by a detailed explanation of the components of this concept and tips on how to work on…
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Rensis Likert biography, quotes and books

September 17th, 2024

Rensis Likert (August 5, 1903 – September 3, 1981) was an American organizational and social psychologist best known for his contributions to psychometrics, the study of organizational behavior, and management theory. Rensis Likert is also known for the Likert…
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SCARF model by David Rock: the Basics

July 4th, 2024

SCARF model: this article explains the SCARF model, developed by David Rock in a practical way. The article contains the definition and meaning of the acronym SCARF, followed by information on the origin of this model and an in-depth…
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