Note on Workplace Psychology Theories

Karen MacMillan

Product #:9B18C042_P

Supplier:Ivey

Discipline:Organizational Behaviour/Leadership

Details:Note (PDF) • 9 pages • 2018-10-17 (Rev: 2019-06-25)

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Several psychological theories can help explain organizational behaviour, but many students are not exposed to the benefits that these types of concepts can provide. This note discusses a brief overview of some of the most relevant theories, which may help employees and leaders to better understand organizational behaviour.

Learning Objectives

This technical note can be used at the undergraduate and graduate level in courses on organizational behaviour, leadership, human resources, change management, decision-making, motivation, or performance management. It is designed to help students better understand organizational behaviour through knowledge of key psychological theories. After completion of this note, students will be able to develop an understanding of the following:

fundamental attribution error,
cognitive dissonance,
self-fulfilling prophecy,
self-verification theory,
organizational justice,
learned helplessness,
dimensions of power,
expectancy theory,
job characteristics model,
self-determination theory,
and equity theory.