From a manager's point of view, is being able to understand human behavior at work the most important requirement for managerial success? Do you agree or disagree? Justify your answer. To answer the basic question, you must take into consideration the following: How important is the discipline of organizational behavior in the functions and roles of management? Do external environmental factors affect and influence the behavior of individuals in the organization? Explain. In what areas? Mention them.

From a manager's point of view, is being able to understand human behavior at work the most important requirement for managerial success? Do you agree or disagree? Justify your answer. To answer the basic question, you must take into consideration the following: How important is the discipline of organizational behavior in the functions and roles of management? Do external environmental factors affect and influence the behavior of individuals in the organization? Explain. In what areas? Mention them.

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter1: Managing And Performing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5CRQ: What responsibilities do managers have towards people within the organization? How do they express...

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