Knowra Organizational behavior Organizational behavior Organizational behavior studies how individuals and groups think, feel, and act within organizations, and how organizational structures and processes shape that behavior.
Personality psychology : The study of enduring patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior in individuals. Personality differences help explain why people respond differently to the same workplace.
Job satisfaction : A person’s evaluative and emotional response to their job. Satisfaction links job conditions and expectations to workplace attitudes and behavior.
Leadership : The process of influencing people toward shared goals. Leadership behavior affects employee motivation, coordination, and workplace climate.
Industrial and organizational psychology : The application of psychological science to work, organizations, and personnel practices. It overlaps closely, while often emphasizing psychological measurement and employee selection.
Motivation : The processes that initiate, direct, and sustain goal-oriented behavior. Motivation theories explain effort, persistence, and goal pursuit at work.
Psychological safety : A shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. It helps explain when employees speak up, ask questions, and admit mistakes.
Organizational communication : The creation and exchange of information within and across organizations. Communication practices shape coordination, shared understanding, and employee voice.
Organizational theory : The study of organizations’ structures, processes, and relations with their environments. It often foregrounds organizational-level explanations rather than individual and group behavior.
Group dynamics : The patterns of interaction, influence, and change within groups. Group dynamics shape cooperation, conflict, and performance inside teams.
Organizational commitment : An employee’s psychological attachment to, identification with, and involvement in an organization. Commitment connects workplace experiences to staying, leaving, and effort.
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