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5. Individual Behaviour – Personality, Perception, and Attitudes

The chapter explores how personality, perception, and attitudes influence individual behavior within organizations. It examines the significance of these psychological constructs in shaping employee interactions, decision-making, and performance. Managers can leverage this understanding to enhance team dynamics and foster a positive workplace culture.

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Sections

  • 5

    Individual Behaviour – Personality, Perception, And Attitudes

    This section delves into how personality, perception, and attitudes shape individual behavior within an organizational context.

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  • 5.1

    Personality

    This section examines the concept of personality, its determinants, relevant traits, and the impact on job fit.

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  • 5.1.1

    Definition Of Personality

    Personality consists of the enduring traits and characteristics that define an individual's behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

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  • 5.1.2

    Determinants Of Personality

    Personality is influenced by heredity, environment, and situational factors.

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  • 5.1.3

    Major Personality Traits Relevant To Ob

    This section covers significant personality traits impacting organizational behavior (OB), primarily focusing on the Big Five Model and additional traits that influence workplace dynamics.

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  • 5.2

    Perception

    Perception is the cognitive process through which individuals interpret sensory information, deeply affecting attitudes and behaviors in organizational settings.

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  • 5.2.1

    Meaning Of Perception

    Perception is the process by which individuals interpret sensory information to understand their environment, significantly influencing workplace dynamics.

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  • 5.2.2

    Perceptual Process

    The perceptual process involves receiving stimuli, selective attention, interpretation, and response, shaping our understanding of the environment.

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  • 5.2.3

    Factors Influencing Perception

    Perception is influenced by the perceiver, the target, and situational factors, which combine to shape how individuals interpret their experiences.

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  • 5.2.4

    Perceptual Errors

    This section examines various perceptual errors that can impact judgments in organizational settings.

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  • 5.2.5

    Implications In The Workplace

    Misperceptions in the workplace can lead to conflicts and decreased morale, emphasizing the need for managers to enhance perceptual awareness.

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  • 5.3

    Attitudes

    Attitudes are learned predispositions that significantly influence behavior in the workplace.

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  • 5.3.1

    Definition Of Attitudes

    Attitudes are learned predispositions that influence how individuals respond to various stimuli.

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  • 5.3.2

    Components Of Attitude (Abc Model)

    The ABC Model of attitudes outlines the three core components: Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive, influencing how individuals respond to various stimuli.

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  • 5.3.3

    Types Of Work-Related Attitudes

    This section outlines the different types of work-related attitudes that impact employee behavior and organizational effectiveness.

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  • 5.3.4

    Attitude Formation And Change

    This section discusses how attitudes are formed and changed, emphasizing the sources of attitudes and mechanisms for changing them.

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  • 5.3.5

    Importance Of Attitudes In Ob

    Attitudes influence behavior at work and are critical to understanding employee motivation and team dynamics.

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  • 5.4

    Integration: Personality, Perception, And Attitudes In Ob

    This section illustrates how personality, perception, and attitudes are interconnected and influence organizational behavior (OB).

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References

Chapter_5_Indivi.pdf

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  • Personality encompasses end...
  • Perception is the process t...
  • Attitudes are learned predi...

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