Which discipline has NOT contributed to the field of Organizational Behaviour?

Correct option is C

Organizational Behaviour (OB) is an interdisciplinary field that draws knowledge from various disciplines to study human behavior in organizational settings. However, Economics has not significantly contributed to the development of OB as it primarily focuses on resource allocation, production, and consumption, rather than human behavior in workplaces.

• Economics is mainly concerned with market trends, financial analysis, resource management, and decision-making based on supply and demand principles.
• Unlike Psychology, Sociology, and Political Science, Economics does not emphasize interpersonal relationships, organisational culture, leadership, motivation, or teamwork, which are key areas of OB.
• While some economic principles like decision-making and incentives impact organisations, they do not form the core foundation of OB as a discipline.

Thus, Economics is the least relevant to OB compared to the other disciplines mentioned.

Information Booster:

• Economics plays a role in business strategy, market competition, and financial management.
• Concepts like opportunity cost, profit maximization, and supply-demand dynamics are crucial in corporate decision-making but do not directly explain employee behavior.
• Behavioural Economics, a subfield, connects economic decisions with human behavior, but it is not a major contributor to OB.

Additional Knowledge:

1. Psychology (1) – Incorrect

   • Psychology is a major contributor to OB. It helps understand motivation, perception, learning, personality, leadership, and job satisfaction.
   • Industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology focuses on improving workplace efficiency, employee well-being, and leadership dynamics.

2. Sociology (2) – Incorrect

   • Sociology studies group behaviour, social norms, and organisational culture.
   • It helps in understanding team dynamics, power structures, and organizational hierarchy, which are essential for effective management.

3. Political Science (4) – Incorrect

   • Political Science contributes to OB by studying power distribution, organizational politics, and conflict resolution.
   • It helps managers understand how authority and influence shape organizational behavior.