Assume that you are an organizational consultant and have been asked by a new CEO to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the organization


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Assume that you are an organizational consultant and have been asked by a new CEO to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the organization


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Organizational behavior is really the combination of four areas of study – psychology, social psychology, sociology, and anthropology. While each of these areas involves an examination of people and their interactions, the focuses are quite different:

Psychology – studies the mind and how people make decisions.Social Psychology – examines how people work in groups.Sociology – explores how systems work within the organization.Anthropology – examines how culture works within the organization.

Now, assume that you are an organizational consultant and have been asked by a new CEO to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the organization.

  • Of the four areas of study listed above, which would you focus on first?
  • Make sure to explain why you chose this area, and why it would take precedence over the other areas.
  • View this short video for guidance.