DISCIPLINES AND THEIR

CONTRIBUTIONS TO OB

BY
PRATEEK SHRIVASTAVA
Major disciplines contributing to OB -

• Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Political Science
PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology is the science that seeks to measure,

explain and sometimes change the behavior of
humans and other animals. Psychologists concern
themselves with studying and attempting to
understand human behavior.
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It includes Personality, Attitude, Motivation, Training,

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Work Design, Work Stress etc.

SOCIAL PSYSHOLOGY

Social Psychology acquires concept from both

sociology and psychology , although it is considered
to be a branch of psychology.
 It focuses on people’s influences on one another.
 It also make significant contributions in the areas of
measuring, understanding and changing attitudes,
communication patterns and building trust.


It includes Attitude Change, Behavioral Change,

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Communication, Group decision making etc.

SOCIOLOGY

Sociology studies people in relation to their social

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environment or culture. It contributed a lot in studies

of Group Behavior, researches of organizational
culture, communication, power and conflict and other
several important issues.
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It includes Group Dynamics, Politics, Communication,

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Organizational culture and structures etc.

ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is a science related to study of an

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organizational culture and environment. In short, can

be called as study of human race. As culture has
significant impact on human life, so study of culture is
quite important.
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It includes Individual culture, Organizational culture

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and environment.
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political Science studies the behavior of individuals



and groups within a political environment. It is

necessary for better understanding of OB. Politics
mainly includes group controlling, allocation of power
and its manipulation for self interest.
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 It includes Politics, Power and conflicts.

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