Organizational Behavior Terminology and Concepts

In this paper the author will discuss several key concepts and terminologies as they relate to organizational behavior, organizational culture, diversity, communication, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and organizational learning. What is organizational behavior and why is it important? Organizational behavior is a concept or tool for businesses striving to meet the needs of its employees while understanding the impact of the individual on an organization's behavior. Formally defined, organizational behavior--OB for short--is the study of …

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