How does study of OB makes one an effective manager?

Presented by: Sushilkumar Khandagle Vidya Malgi Yogesh Mhatre Second Year Semester II MHRDM(2011 2014) 25 30 31

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

Outline
What is OB? Why study OB? Who is a Manager? Why is OB important for a Manager? Case Study Conclusion

What is Organizational Behavior?

A field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behaviour within organizations

It is important to all management function, roles and skills The behavioral science disciplines of psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology and political science all contribute to the means of applying OB concepts

Why study OB?

To learn about yourself and others

To understand how the many organizations you encounter work

To become familiar with team work

Contd
OB is a way of thinking OB is multidisciplinary The field of OB is performance oriented There is a distinctly humanistic orientation with OB The external environment is seen as having significant impact on OB

What a Manager does?

Individual who achieves goals by getting work done through other people

Traits of an Effective Manager

Leadership Adaptability Motivation Communication Ability to Remain Calm Effectively Resolve Conflicts Team Player

Why is OB important for a Manager ?

OB helps a Manager in: Increasing Productivity Time Management Communication with Executive Leadership Professional Development Decision Making

Case Study
20 Managers were Interviewed Work Experience : 5 to 25 years Industry : Healthcare, Aviation, Information Technology

Do you think classroom training is as important as on-the-job training/work experience?

Which aspect/s of OB interests you the most?

While dealing with your subordinates have you used any motivational technique/leadership style studied by you in OB?

Few responses to techniques used to handle subordinates, which were gained by studying OB
I always use the Situational leadership style developed by Paul Hersey .....which has helped me a lot in handling difficult scenarios while dealing with subordinates
Have used and implemented various techniques from motivating subordinates to stress management

Understanding of human behavior comes only through experience, only studying a subject doesnt help

As a Manager do you think study of OB has contributed to your success?

Do you think more weightage should be given to OB as a subject irrespective of specialization(chosen) in the management course?

Few responses for suggestions to make OB more interesting as a learning subject

Should be more practical rather than only theory

Industrial visits n practice of all aspects

Analysis of the Study

Out of 20 Managers(Who were interviewed) 10 respondents agreed that study of OB has contributed to their success. However 9 said apart from study of OB its the experience that evolved them as successful managers

Conclusion
A manager's job is to manage people, who constitute the "organization". If he can't understand these people (i.e. their behavior), the he cannot manage them effectively Study of OB gives a Manager conceptual clarity about various aspects of Human Behavior in an organizational set up hence he can tactfully handle people around him

Thank You