foundations of indiv. behv
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Types of Ability
Abilities needed to perform mental activities -for thinking ,reasoning and problem solving.
Intellectual Abilities
Physical AbilitiesThe capacity to do tasks that demand stamina , dexterity, strength and similar characteristics
Biographical characteristics
Age has an impact on performance, turnover, absenteeism, productivity & job satisfaction
Most of us belief that job performance declines with age
The older you get the less likely you quit your job
Age is inversely related to absenteeism
As age increases productivity decreases
Age
Women perform as good as men doJob productivity : No significant
differenceTurnover : No significant differenceAbsenteeism : Women have higher
rate
GENDER
Race is a controversial issuePeople in organization may favor
employees of their own race On the basis of race people some
times got lower ratings in interview, paid less and promoted less frequently
RACE
Percentage of seats are reserved for individuals to specified categories
Preference is given according to person’s caste and tribes
Religion and domicile are also taken in consideration.
SOCIAL GROUP
Other Biographical Characteristics
It is expressed as work experience or the seniority
Positive relation between seniority & job productivity
Negative relation between tenure & absenteeism
Negative relation between tenure & turnover
Positive relation between tenure & job satisfaction
TENURE
Religion is a touchy subjectOften people of different religious
faiths conflictsIn some countries law prohibits
employers from discriminating against employers based on their religion
RELIGION
Employees differ a lot in their treatment towards sexual orientation
Some companies support gay couples while some are against it
For gender identity companies place policies to govern how they treat transgender employees
They require some special considerations
Sexual Orientation &Gender Identity
ConclusionBehavior can be considered as an Input-
Output system. Behavior is related to performance (Performance is a reflection of three characteristics are; Individuals capacity to perform, his willingness to perform, and organizational support.), productivity, turnover etc
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