Assigned Readings:
Chapter 3. Individual Differences
Chapter 4. Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions
Overview:
In chapter three, we explore some of the key characteristics that differentiate people from one another in organizations. We first introduce the essential nature of individual differences and how people “fit” as individuals in organizations. We then look at personality frameworks that shed considerable light on different personality profiles. Next, we examine other specific personality traits and discuss different types of intelligence. We close this chapter with an examination of different styles for processing information and learning.
Chapter four continues the focus on individual behavior in organizations begun in Chapter three. Here, a discussion of attitudes examines how attitudes are formed and changed, cognitive dissonance, and three key work-related attitudes. Next, we look at how values and emotions affect organizational behavior. The role of perception, especially as it relates to issues of fairness and trust, is then discussed. Finally, our chapter concludes with a section devoted to stress in organizations—its causes and consequences and how it can be managed.
Learning Objectives:
Chapter 3. Individual Differences
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
Explain the nature of individual differences, the concept of fit, and the role of realistic job previews.
Define personality and describe general personality frameworks and attributes that affect behavior in organizations.
Identify and discuss other important personality traits that affect behavior in organizations.
Discuss different kinds of intelligence that affect behavior in organizations.
Describe different learning styles that influence how people process information and that affect behavior in organizations.
Chapter 4. Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
Describe three important work-related attitudes, including how they are formed.
Define cognitive dissonance.
Describe the role and importance of values and emotions in organizational behavior.
Describe basic perceptual processes and how perception affects fairness, justice, and trust in organizations.
Discuss the nature of stress, including the basic causes and consequences and how it can be effectively managed.
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 2
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 2
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 3. Individual Differences
Chapter 4. Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Do you think emotional intelligence is important to managers? How would you assess emotional intelligence in deciding who to promote to a managerial position?
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
Submitting the Initial Posting:Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. EST.
Response to Other Student Postings: Respond substantively to the post of at least two peers, by Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” or similar comments are not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit.
[Continue the discussion through Sunday,11:59 p.m. EST by highlighting differences between your postings and your colleagues’ postings. Provide additional insights or alternative perspectives]
Evaluation of posts and responses: Your initial posts and peer responses will be evaluated on the basis of the kind of critical thinking and engagement displayed. The grading rubric evaluates the content based on seven areas:
Content Knowledge & Structure, Critical Thinking, Clarity & Effective Communication, Integration of Knowledge & Articles, Presentation, Writing Mechanics, and Response to Other Students.
