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NAME: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR PAPER :1 RESPONSE SHEET NO.1 Q.2: What are the various approaches to Study OB. Is OB integrative science. Write critically the contribution of MAX WEBER. A.2:. APPROACHES TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR There are mainly four approaches to organizational Behaviour as follows: Human Resources Approach :The human resources approach is concerned with the growth and development of people towards higher level of competency,creativity and fulfillment, because people are the central resource in any organization. This approach help employees become better in terms of work and responsibility and then it tries to create a climate in which they can supportive approach because the managers primary role changes from control of employees to providing an active support for their growth and performance. A Contigency Approach :A Contigency approach to organizational behavior implies that different situation require different behavioural practices for effectiveness instead of following a traditional approach for all situations. Each situations must be analysed carefully to determine the significant variables that exist in order to establish the more effective practices. The strength of this approach is that it encourages analysis of each situation prior to action. Thus, it helps to use all the current knowledge about people in the organisation in the most appropriate manner. Productivity Approach:Productivity is a ratio that compares units of output with units of input.It is often measured in terms of economic inputs and outputs. Productivity is considered to be improved, if more outputs can be produced from the same amount of inputs. But besides economic inputs and outputs, human and social inputs and outputs also are important. Systems Approach:A system is an interrelated part of an organization or a society that interacts with everyone related to that organization or society and functions as a whole. Within the organisation people employ technology in performing the taskthat are responsible for , while the structure of the organization serves as a basis for co-ordinating all their

different activities. The systems view emphasizes the interdependence of each of these elements within the organisation. MAX WEBER THEORY : Max weber has constructed a rational- legal authority model of an ideal type bureaucracy. This ideal type rested on belief in the legality of patterns of normative rules and the right of those elevated to authority to issue commands . weber postulated the rules and regulations of a bureaucracy serve to insulate its members against the possibility of personal favouritism. Characteristics of Bureaucracies:

A well defined hierarchy. All positions within a bureaucracy are structured in a way permitting the higher positions to supervise and control the lower positions. This provides a clear chain of command facilitating control and order throughout the organisation. Division of labor and specialization. All responsibilities in an organisation are rationized to the point where each employee will have the necessary expertise to master a particular task. The necessitates granting each employee the requisite authority to complete all such tasks. Rules and regulations. All organizational activities should be rationalized to the point where standard operating procedures are developed to provide certainty and facilitate coordination. Impersonal relationships between managers and employees. Weber believes it is necessary for managers to maintain an impersonal relationship with the employees because of the need to have a rational decision making process rather than one influenced by favouritism and personal prejudice. This organizational atmosphere would also facilitate rational evaluation of employee outcomes where personal prejudice would not be a dominant consideration. Competence. Competence should be the basis for all decisions made in hiring, job assignments, and promotions. This would eliminate personal bias and the significance of knowing someone in central personnel decisions. This fosters ability and merit as the primary characteristics of a bureaucratic organizations Records. Weber feels it is absolutely essential for a bureaucracy to maintain complete files regarding all its activities. This advances an

accurate organizational memory where accurate and complete documents will be available concerning all bureaucratic actions and determinations.

OB an integrative science: Yes OB is an integrative science. It is an

in depth, insightful look of the behavior of individuals in the organisation. It's a combine study of all areas of the behavioural sciences for the improvements and upliftment of individual & organization and the benefits of the worlds around us as we know it today.