The organizational behavior can be considered as one of the essential factors in the field of social science. This can be attributed that any form of organized action and institutions are founded on the basis of organizational behavior. Due to this, every field of study and almost every experience can be related to organizational behavior. Even culture, science, politics, study of the human person and sociology deals with organizational behavior.
The application of the concepts of organizational behavior then can be classified into different disciplines. Scientifically, the application and feasibility of the principles and concepts are functional due to the fact that it can be measured and studied scientifically. In terms of historical evidences, the study of organizational behavior and the concepts and theories are widely applicable and used in the business field of disciple. Due to the root evidence relating organizational behavior to the period of organized business ideas and concepts, the idea can be perceived to have been established in the mid-20th century (Miner, 2002).
In the study of organizational behavior and the aim to achieve an understanding of the notion, it is important to perceive the subject from different perspectives. The internal and external factors are important to be able to determine effectiveness of the different theories and principles. Included in the essential concepts that are applied in the discipline are motivation and leadership.
One of the most important theory and concept in organizational behavior is the theory of motivation. The motivation theory can be applied on the basis of different paradigms. One of paradigms of motivation is based on the personality theory. This can be related to the fact that members of the organization such as employees have the tendency to be motivated on the basis of different principles. One of these is the need theory which is based on the idea of Sigmund Freud that ever person has needs and all actions are manifestations of work towards the achievement of the need (Miner, 2002). In the workplace, it can be perceived as the need to have income to be able to achieve basic necessities which are equivalent to monetary units.
Another basis of the paradigm of motivation is the advancement in career and the enrichment of the job. It is a type of motivation in which employees and members of the organization are given benefits to improve one’s self. Through the said action, people tend to work hard. This can also be compared to simple incentives in different forms and ways. This can also be related to the theory of motivation through the learning theory. This can be attributed to the need of every person to learn and survive. Survival is commonly equivalent to application of gained knowledge.
Leadership is another major foundation concept in organizational behavior. The effectiveness of a leader can also be related to the ability of the person to provide motivation to the subordinates. Thus aside from the ability of decision making, a leader needs to apply the theory in terms of the hierarchy of needs by Maslow. The said theory can be related to the ability to recognize the necessity of a particular decision and factor, thus, actions can be undertaken (Miner, 2002). In the workplace, being a leader is providing a good example. In terms of the initiation and implementation of the project, leadership can be perceived if actions can be observed.
Another important notion in leadership is the effects to the action of the people. Aside from motivation, participatory actions are essential. This can be achieved through the application of a leadership and government structure that suits the external and internal nature of the organization.
These paradigms and concepts in organizational behavior are considered as the most important terminologies in the said discipline. Through the determination of the importance of these concepts, the main objective of the study in presenting the scenario of application of the different concept and terminologies falling within the boundaries of organizational behavior is achieved.
A particular perspective on organizational behavior then, is the paradigm of application and action of a particular member of the group that impose effects on the systemic action of the whole organization or institution. Motivation and leadership, among others are considered as essentials concepts of action and application.
References
Miner, J. B. (2002). Organizational Behavior: Foundations, Theories, and Analyses. New York: Oxford University Press. Place of Publication: New York.