Explain the value of analyzing organizational behavior from the individual, group, and organizational
perspective. What do you think is the benefit of understanding these three perspectives and their impact
on organizational behavior overall?
The study of organizational behavior is essential to an organization's effectiveness. Management must
analyze and understand their organization's behavior, individuals, and group interactions. Understanding
and analyzing organizational behavior will help managers strategically establish programs that support
good behaviors, cooperation, and corporate citizenship, which leads to the organization's overall success.
We will examine the three group behaviors and how they influence an organization.
Individual behavior
Individual behavior in an organization can be analyzed and measured by the amount of daily output.
When one individual's work output is compared to another individual's work output in the organization
who performs similar tasks, it is easy to identify the better performer. However, when other factors are
added to the analysis, they can help determine if the individual is a better performer throughout the
organization and is a better fit in the organization. For example, suppose an employee is a slower
performer but is reliable, cooperative, noncombative, works hard, is not a complainer, has a positive
attitude, enjoys working for the organization, and is a great team player (citizen of organization). This
individual may be considered an excellent employee, although they may be a slower performer. Suppose
the highest performer's overall behavior is the opposite of the slower performer. Even though that
individual is a high performer, his attitude and behavior may hurt the organization. They can be
considered a poor all-around performer and a lousy fit for the organization (Griffin, 2020). Analyzing an
individual's character, values, and ethics within an organization can provide a clear picture of whether
this employee is truly an asset to the company.
Group Behavior
Group behavior may also be analyzed and measured by productivity output. Groups can establish a
set of norms they follow and positively or negatively affect the organization's effectiveness, the same
way an individual can influence an organization. For example, if these norms established within a group
promote cooperation, communication, positive relationships, and conflict negotiation, this group or
group may be considered to be a tremendous performing group. These groups are empowered and
develop strong workgroup cohesiveness and trust (Mutonyi 2020). In contrast, a group promoting the
exact opposite and having negative influence may be considered an overall low-performing group.
Corporate behavior
Effective organizations' organizational design and structure attract more committed employees who
feel part of a community (citizenship). A well-designed organizational structure enhances employee
performance and output. It can promote respect for each other and the organization, create a safe
