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Robert Barcik is a co-founder of MeanThat, an educational platform that has helped more than a quarter million students to learn efficiently. In 2014, he got inspired by KhanAcademy and created his first teaching videos and after placing them on... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 4 hr, 37 min
- Lessons 47
- Exercises 128
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161 CQ
47 Lessons in This Course
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5 minManagement lesson 13 CQ
What is organizational behavior? This concept is introduced in this business lesson, along with a detailed definition, and a diagram explaining the context.
with MeanThatWhat is organizational behavior? This concept is introduced in this business lesson, along with a detailed definition, and a diagram explaining the context.
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5 minManagement lesson 23 CQ
Which disciplines relate to organizational behavior? Contributing topics include psychology, social psychology, sociology, and anthropology, all reviewed here.
with MeanThatWhich disciplines relate to organizational behavior? Contributing topics include psychology, social psychology, sociology, and anthropology, all reviewed here.
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7 minManagement lesson 34 CQ
If you plan on studying an organization, regardless of your specific perspective, you need to understand how organization structure theory changed over time.
with MeanThatIf you plan on studying an organization, regardless of your specific perspective, you need to understand how organization structure theory changed over time.
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10 minManagement lesson 46 CQ
The Hawthorne Studies, conducted in the 1920s at the Western Electric Company, elucidated several truths about organizational behavior and efficiency.
with MeanThatThe Hawthorne Studies, conducted in the 1920s at the Western Electric Company, elucidated several truths about organizational behavior and efficiency.
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4 minManagement lesson 53 CQ
The Parkinson's Law Program is an interesting example of organizational behavior, from all the way back after the First World War! Review a key OB case today.
with MeanThatThe Parkinson's Law Program is an interesting example of organizational behavior, from all the way back after the First World War! Review a key OB case today.
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3 minManagement lesson 62 CQ
Attitudes are a significant component of daily life, but how are they defined? In this lesson, learn a bit about the psychology and science of attitudes.
with MeanThatAttitudes are a significant component of daily life, but how are they defined? In this lesson, learn a bit about the psychology and science of attitudes.
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6 minPsychology lesson 74 CQ
Now that you're familiar with the components of an attitude, the question remains: why are attitudes so important when studying organizational behavior?
with MeanThatNow that you're familiar with the components of an attitude, the question remains: why are attitudes so important when studying organizational behavior?
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7 minManagement lesson 84 CQ
What happens when employees are dissatisfied? In this organizational behavior lesson, review an employee attitude outcome map, and the dimensions of response.
with MeanThatWhat happens when employees are dissatisfied? In this organizational behavior lesson, review an employee attitude outcome map, and the dimensions of response.
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6 minPsychology lesson 94 CQ
Beyond attitudes, emotions and moods are also significant when considering organizational behavior, and impact workplace interactions.
with MeanThatBeyond attitudes, emotions and moods are also significant when considering organizational behavior, and impact workplace interactions.
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7 minPsychology lesson 104 CQ
There are many emotions out there, but how many are there in total, and how are they related? In this lesson discover the continuum of human emotion.
with MeanThatThere are many emotions out there, but how many are there in total, and how are they related? In this lesson discover the continuum of human emotion.
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3 minPsychology lesson 112 CQ
You're now comfortable with thinking about emotions, so in this lesson, review two conflicting theories about emotions, and how cognition and emotion relate.
with MeanThatYou're now comfortable with thinking about emotions, so in this lesson, review two conflicting theories about emotions, and how cognition and emotion relate.
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6 minPsychology lesson 124 CQ
How do the emotions of an individual relate to an organization? One factor is something known as "emotional labor", which deals with interpersonal transactions.
with MeanThatHow do the emotions of an individual relate to an organization? One factor is something known as "emotional labor", which deals with interpersonal transactions.
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8 minPsychology lesson 135 CQ
Get familiar with the big five personality model! In this lesson related to psychology and business, see how personality is tied to job performance.
with MeanThatGet familiar with the big five personality model! In this lesson related to psychology and business, see how personality is tied to job performance.
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5 minPsychology lesson 143 CQ
Why is it that sometimes there's a fit between a person and a job, or organization, while other times there's no fit at all? Learn the theories here!
with MeanThatWhy is it that sometimes there's a fit between a person and a job, or organization, while other times there's no fit at all? Learn the theories here!
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8 minPsychology lesson 155 CQ
Perceptions help give significance to sensory impulses, acting as a mediator between reality and meaning. Therefore, reality is all about interpretation.
with MeanThatPerceptions help give significance to sensory impulses, acting as a mediator between reality and meaning. Therefore, reality is all about interpretation.
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3 minPsychology lesson 162 CQ
When a manager and employee see a problem, they may see the problem and solution from two perspectives. In this lesson, see a few examples proving the point.
with MeanThatWhen a manager and employee see a problem, they may see the problem and solution from two perspectives. In this lesson, see a few examples proving the point.
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8 minPsychology lesson 175 CQ
In this lesson learn a key aspect of psychology considered by Attribution theory: why it matters if a behavior is motivated internally or by outside factors.
with MeanThatIn this lesson learn a key aspect of psychology considered by Attribution theory: why it matters if a behavior is motivated internally or by outside factors.
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7 minPsychology lesson 184 CQ
Decision making can be modeled in different ways, and in this business lesson, three models are reviewed: the rational mode, bounded model, and intuition.
with MeanThatDecision making can be modeled in different ways, and in this business lesson, three models are reviewed: the rational mode, bounded model, and intuition.
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5 minPsychology lesson 193 CQ
Managers within an organization live in a world of bounded rationality. But what happens when bias influences decision making? Review three types of bias here.
with MeanThatManagers within an organization live in a world of bounded rationality. But what happens when bias influences decision making? Review three types of bias here.
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3 minPsychology lesson 202 CQ
When seeking to improve your work performance or organizational skills, motivation is key. Learn the three key factors that comprise motivation in this lesson.
with MeanThatWhen seeking to improve your work performance or organizational skills, motivation is key. Learn the three key factors that comprise motivation in this lesson.
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5 minPsychology lesson 213 CQ
Find out how psychologist Abraham Maslow's "pyramid of needs" theory can be understood and mobilized to motivate other people and yourself during this lesson!
with MeanThatFind out how psychologist Abraham Maslow's "pyramid of needs" theory can be understood and mobilized to motivate other people and yourself during this lesson!
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6 minPsychology lesson 224 CQ
The two factor theory worth examining for any student of organizational behavior. Of particular use for managers, the model addresses change in satisfaction.
with MeanThatThe two factor theory worth examining for any student of organizational behavior. Of particular use for managers, the model addresses change in satisfaction.
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8 minPsychology lesson 235 CQ
If you're a manager looking for techniques on motivating employees, understanding McClelland's Theory of Needs is an excellent place to start.
with MeanThatIf you're a manager looking for techniques on motivating employees, understanding McClelland's Theory of Needs is an excellent place to start.
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3 minPsychology lesson 242 CQ
Feeling unmotivated by hobbies, passions, or work that used to inspire you? Learn about self-determination theory to find out where your motivation went.
with MeanThatFeeling unmotivated by hobbies, passions, or work that used to inspire you? Learn about self-determination theory to find out where your motivation went.
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4 minPsychology lesson 253 CQ
Wondering how to improve your employees' performance at work? Consider motivating them under the guidelines of self-efficacy theory discussed in this lesson.
with MeanThatWondering how to improve your employees' performance at work? Consider motivating them under the guidelines of self-efficacy theory discussed in this lesson.
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9 minPsychology lesson 265 CQ
Learn how equity theory and organizational justice impact employees' sense of justice in the workplace, and find out how to keep a pervasive sense of equity.
with MeanThatLearn how equity theory and organizational justice impact employees' sense of justice in the workplace, and find out how to keep a pervasive sense of equity.
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7 minManagement lesson 274 CQ
Learn about the relationships between employee effort, employee performance, organizational rewards, and employee goals during this lesson on expectancy theory.
with MeanThatLearn about the relationships between employee effort, employee performance, organizational rewards, and employee goals during this lesson on expectancy theory.
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5 minPsychology lesson 283 CQ
Learn about the various reasons that a person might be motivated to join a particular group, and learn about how different types of groups are organized.
with MeanThatLearn about the various reasons that a person might be motivated to join a particular group, and learn about how different types of groups are organized.
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3 minManagement lesson 292 CQ
Learning about the five stage process of group formation can give you an advantage in any business environment. Find out more in this organizational lesson.
with MeanThatLearning about the five stage process of group formation can give you an advantage in any business environment. Find out more in this organizational lesson.
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4 minManagement lesson 303 CQ
Consider the potential conflicts that emerge when two different roles contradict each other in one person's life. Plus, learn about expectations and perception.
with MeanThatConsider the potential conflicts that emerge when two different roles contradict each other in one person's life. Plus, learn about expectations and perception.
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7 minPsychology lesson 314 CQ
Are you a manager or supervisor wondering how to elicit the best and fastest performance possible from your employees? Consider this lesson on group norms!
with MeanThatAre you a manager or supervisor wondering how to elicit the best and fastest performance possible from your employees? Consider this lesson on group norms!
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4 minPsychology lesson 323 CQ
Discover the definition of status or rank, and learn about the three determining factors that delineate who has more status or rank within a group of people.
with MeanThatDiscover the definition of status or rank, and learn about the three determining factors that delineate who has more status or rank within a group of people.
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5 minManagement lesson 333 CQ
As a manager, it is essential to have an accurate measure of your subordinates' rate of production. Learn how group properties like size can effect production.
with MeanThatAs a manager, it is essential to have an accurate measure of your subordinates' rate of production. Learn how group properties like size can effect production.
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4 minManagement lesson 343 CQ
During this lesson, learn specifically about the potential advantages and disadvantages of group decision making, and find out why it is often the best option.
with MeanThatDuring this lesson, learn specifically about the potential advantages and disadvantages of group decision making, and find out why it is often the best option.
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5 minPsychology lesson 353 CQ
Learn how a phenomenon called groupthink can negatively affect the results of any group inquiry in a business environment. Plus, learn how to avoid it!
with MeanThatLearn how a phenomenon called groupthink can negatively affect the results of any group inquiry in a business environment. Plus, learn how to avoid it!
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4 minManagement lesson 363 CQ
Wondering what the difference is between a group and team in the workplace? Discover why managers prefer 'teams' of people over 'groups' of people during work.
with MeanThatWondering what the difference is between a group and team in the workplace? Discover why managers prefer 'teams' of people over 'groups' of people during work.
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5 minManagement lesson 373 CQ
Now that you understand the difference between a 'team' and a 'group' in the workplace, it is time to consider the four organizational forms of a team.
with MeanThatNow that you understand the difference between a 'team' and a 'group' in the workplace, it is time to consider the four organizational forms of a team.
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5 minManagement lesson 383 CQ
Workplaces and business environments are necessarily fraught with contested power relations. Learn about the basic distinction between power and leadership!
with MeanThatWorkplaces and business environments are necessarily fraught with contested power relations. Learn about the basic distinction between power and leadership!
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4 minManagement lesson 393 CQ
Where does power come from? Find out more about the foundations of power during this lesson and consider the difference between formal power and personal power.
with MeanThatWhere does power come from? Find out more about the foundations of power during this lesson and consider the difference between formal power and personal power.
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8 minManagement lesson 405 CQ
Power is the functional result of dependency, but how can power be used effectively? Learn how nine types of power can be applied in different situations.
with MeanThatPower is the functional result of dependency, but how can power be used effectively? Learn how nine types of power can be applied in different situations.
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7 minManagement lesson 414 CQ
Find out what common employee responses to look out for in the face of organizational politics and discover how to respond to actions that avoid blame.
with MeanThatFind out what common employee responses to look out for in the face of organizational politics and discover how to respond to actions that avoid blame.
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3 minManagement lesson 422 CQ
Learn how to maintain a positive impression with your superiors, subordinates, or co-workers in the workplace through these impression management techniques.
with MeanThatLearn how to maintain a positive impression with your superiors, subordinates, or co-workers in the workplace through these impression management techniques.
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4 minManagement lesson 433 CQ
Wondering what level of conflict is beneficial in the workplace, or whether conflict should be avoided entirely? Consider three different views on conflict.
with MeanThatWondering what level of conflict is beneficial in the workplace, or whether conflict should be avoided entirely? Consider three different views on conflict.
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4 minPsychology lesson 443 CQ
Would you like to be better prepared to handle conflicting situations in the workplace? Consider this lesson on the first two stages of the conflict process
with MeanThatWould you like to be better prepared to handle conflicting situations in the workplace? Consider this lesson on the first two stages of the conflict process
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4 minPersonal Growth lesson 453 CQ
As conflict escalates, what happens? The third stage of conflict can be characterized in many different ways depending on the intentions of those in conflict.
with MeanThatAs conflict escalates, what happens? The third stage of conflict can be characterized in many different ways depending on the intentions of those in conflict.
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4 minPsychology lesson 463 CQ
During part three of this three-part series, learn how conflict exhibits itself in behavior and what the potential final outcomes of conflict are.
with MeanThatDuring part three of this three-part series, learn how conflict exhibits itself in behavior and what the potential final outcomes of conflict are.
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6 minPsychology lesson 474 CQ
Do you want to become a more successful business negotiator? Discover the difference between two different forms of negotiation: distributive and integrative.
with MeanThatDo you want to become a more successful business negotiator? Discover the difference between two different forms of negotiation: distributive and integrative.
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15117 min15-part Management course66 CQ
In this business course, learn how organizations are formed and function, gain an overview of important organizational theories, and understand the influence of environmental factors.
with MeanThatIn this business course, learn how organizations are formed and function, gain an overview of important organizational theories, and understand the influence of environmental factors.
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22137 min22-part Management course80 CQ
In this course from Mean That, discover the ideas behind different organizational structures, how they impact management and flexibility, the advantages and challenges of each, and much more.
with MeanThatIn this course from Mean That, discover the ideas behind different organizational structures, how they impact management and flexibility, the advantages and challenges of each, and much more.
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26132 min26-part Management course78 CQ
In this course from Mean That, learn all about organizational change and organizational decision-making, from the basic concepts and theories behind them to the factors that influence them.
with MeanThatIn this course from Mean That, learn all about organizational change and organizational decision-making, from the basic concepts and theories behind them to the factors that influence them.
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11109 min11-part Career Growth course60 CQ
Ever heard of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? In this course, lecturer Robert Barcik walks you through all of the essentials to understanding and competing in the lucrative business area.
with MeanThatEver heard of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? In this course, lecturer Robert Barcik walks you through all of the essentials to understanding and competing in the lucrative business area.
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953 min9-part Marketing course32 CQ
In this introductory course on marketing, learn professional marketing concepts that will help you come across as knowledgeable and insightful as you seek your first marketing role.
with MeanThatIn this introductory course on marketing, learn professional marketing concepts that will help you come across as knowledgeable and insightful as you seek your first marketing role.
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1184 min11-part Management course48 CQ
Learn the essentials of business management on your own schedule! This detailed course brings the fun and challenging academic environment of business school to the comfort of your own home. From Frederick W. Taylor's theory of scientific management to Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development management, managers and employees alike will find invaluable information about building a successful organization.
Learn the essentials of business management on your own schedule! This detailed course brings the fun and challenging academic environment of business school to the comfort of your own home. From Frederick W. Taylor's theory of scientific management to Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development management, managers and employees alike will find invaluable information about building a successful organization.
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1293 min12-part Management course52 CQ
Learning about business management doesn’t have to be difficult or boring. In the second half of a two-part course, Alanis Business Academy lays down detailed knowledge of business education that both employees and managers will find valuable. Want to know how to make more rational decisions in the workspace or organize your business structure? This course covers concepts, theories, and principles imperative for any business owner, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner.
Learning about business management doesn’t have to be difficult or boring. In the second half of a two-part course, Alanis Business Academy lays down detailed knowledge of business education that both employees and managers will find valuable. Want to know how to make more rational decisions in the workspace or organize your business structure? This course covers concepts, theories, and principles imperative for any business owner, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner.
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332 min3-part Entrepreneurship course18 CQ
In this course from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David, learn key tips for creating healthy business growth, such as writing a combined life and business plan and hiring employees based on four qualities.
with Patrick Bet-DavidIn this course from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David, learn key tips for creating healthy business growth, such as writing a combined life and business plan and hiring employees based on four qualities.
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758 min7-part Management course32 CQ
In this business course, review seven effective engagement habits for managers to increase the level of team engagement and motivation, leading to sustainably high business performance.
with LeaderonomicsIn this business course, review seven effective engagement habits for managers to increase the level of team engagement and motivation, leading to sustainably high business performance.
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1084 min10-part Management course47 CQ
Want to breathe new life into your company? In this course, count down the top ten unresolved organizational issues in most businesses and organizations that affect their sustainable performance.
with LeaderonomicsWant to breathe new life into your company? In this course, count down the top ten unresolved organizational issues in most businesses and organizations that affect their sustainable performance.