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Organisational Psychology (IOP2602)
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University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Management and Organisational Behaviour
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QUESTION 1 QUESTION 1 Chapter 1: What is Organisational Behaviour? 1.
What term is used to describe the study of how individuals and groups
behave within organisations? 2. Which discipline primarily contributes to
understanding motivation in organisations? 3. What is the key outcome of
understanding organisational behaviour in a company? Scenario Analysis 2.
Diversity in the Workplace While GlobalTech takes pride in its diverse
workforce, this diversity has posed several challenges. Employees from
various cultural and linguistic backgrounds sometimes struggle to
collaborate effectively, which has affected team performance. For instance,
in a recent project involving team members from the US, India, and South
Africa, communication breakdowns resulted in missed deadlines. A South
African team member felt his or her contributions were overlooked, while an
American colleague expressed frustration with the pace of decision-making
in such a culturally diverse team. CEO Emma Turner is now considering how
to harness the potential benefits of diversity, such as increased creativity
and innovation, while addressing interpersonal and communication barriers.
Chapter 2: Diversity in Organisations 4. What term refers to the differences
among people in terms of race, gender, age, and ethnicity? 5. What kind of
diversity refers to characteristics like age, gender, and ethnicity? 6. What is
the term for initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive and accepting
workplace? Scenario Analysis 3. Employee Attitudes and Job Satisfaction An
internal survey at GlobalTech showed that job satisfaction varies significantly
across teams. Some employees are highly satisfied due to flexible work
policies and career growth opportunities, while others expressed concerns
over unclear performance expectations and poor work-life balance. The
software development team, in particular, felt undervalued, as their