1 chapter 2 foundations of individual behavior. 2 learning objectives contrast the two types of...
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Chapter 2
Foundations of Individual Behavior
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Learning Objectives
Contrast the two types of ability.
Define intellectual ability and demonstrate its relevance to OB.
Identify the key biographical characteristics and describe how they are relevant to OB.
Define learning and outline the principles of the three major theories of learning.
Define shaping and show how it can be used in OB.
Show how culture affects our understanding of intellectual abilities, biographical characteristics, and learning.
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Ability
Ability
An individual’s capacity to perform the various tasks in a job
Types of Ability
Intellectual Abilities Physical Abilities
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Intellectual Ability
Intellectual Ability
The capacity to do mental activities such as; thinking, reasoning, and problem solving
Dimensions of Intellectual Ability
Number Aptitude - Verbal Comprehension - Perceptual Speed - Inductive Reasoning - Deductive Reasoning - Spatial Visualization - Memory
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Physical Ability
Physical Ability
The capacity to do tasks demanding stamina, dexterity, strength, and similar characteristics.
Dimensions of Physical Ability
Strength Factors (Dynamic strength - Trunk strength - Static strength - Explosive strength) Flexibility Factors (Extent flexibility - Dynamic flexibility)Other Factors (Body coordination – Balance – Stamina)
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Biographical Characteristics
Biographical Characteristics
Personal Characteristics
Age Gender
Race Other Biographical Characteristics
Tenure – Religion – Sexual orientation and gender identity
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Learning
Learning
A relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience
Theories of Learning
Classical Conditioning - Operant Conditioning - Social-Learning Theory
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Learning
Theories of Learning
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Social-Learning Theory
A type of conditioning in which an individual responds to some stimulus that would not ordinarily produce such a response
A type of conditioning in which desired voluntary behavior leads to a reward or prevents a punishment
People can learn through observation and direct experience
BehaviorismBehavior follows stimuli in a relatively unthinking manner
Attentional processes - Retention processes - Motor reproduction processes - Reinforcement processes
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Shaping: A Managerial Tool
Shaping Behavior
Systematically reinforcing each successive step that moves an individual closer to the desired response
Types of Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Providing a reward for a desired behavior (learning)
Negative reinforcement
Removing an unpleasant consequence when the desired behavior occurs (learning)
ExtinctionWithholding reinforcement of a behavior to cause its cessation (“unlearning”)
PunishmentApplying an undesirable condition to eliminate an undesirable behavior (“unlearning”)
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Shaping: A Managerial Tool
Schedule of Reinforcement
Continuous Reinforcement
A desired behavior is reinforced each time it is demonstrated
Intermittent Reinforcement
A desired behavior is reinforced often enough to make the behavior worth repeating but not every time it is demonstrated
Fixed interval schedule
Variable interval schedule
Fixed ratio schedule
Variable ratio schedule
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Behavior modification (OB Mode)
Behavior Modification (OB Mode)
The application of reinforcement concepts to individuals in the work setting
Steps Identify critical behaviors
Develop baseline data
Identify behavioral consequences
Develop and apply intervention
Evaluate performance improvement
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Behavior modification (OB Mode)
Problems with Behavior Modification (OB Mode)
OB Mod ignores thoughts and feelings.
OB Mod may not explain complex behaviors that involve thinking and feeling.
Stimuli may not be consciously given as a means of shaping behavior.
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Global Implications
Schedule of Reinforcement
Intellectual Abilities Structures and measures of intelligence generalize across cultures
Biographical Characteristics
Not much evidence on the global relevance of the relationships described in this chapter.
LearningAgain, not much evidence currently exists – we cannot generalize at this point
Countries do vary dramatically in their biographical composition