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Presentation Slides to Accompany Organizational Behavior 10 th Edition Don Hellriegel and John W. Slocum, Jr.

Presentation Slides to Accompany Organizational Behavior 10 th Edition Don Hellriegel and John W. Slocum, Jr. Chapter 3 —Understanding Perceptions and Attributions. Prepared by Michael K. McCuddy Valparaiso University.

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Presentation Slides to Accompany Organizational Behavior 10 th Edition Don Hellriegel and John W. Slocum, Jr.

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  1. Presentation Slidesto AccompanyOrganizational Behavior10th EditionDon Hellriegel and John W. Slocum, Jr. Chapter 3—Understanding Perceptions and Attributions Prepared by Michael K. McCuddy Valparaiso University

  2. Slide 3.1Learning Objectives for Understanding Perceptions and Attributions • Describe the elements in the perceptual process • Identify the factors that influence individuals’ perceptions • Identify the factors involved in person perception • Describe the primary major errors in perception • Explain how attributions influence behavior Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  3. Slide 3.2Basic Elements in the Perceptual Process Observation * Taste * Smell * Hearing * Sight * Touch Environmental Stimuli Perceptual Selection * External factors * Internal factors Perceptual Organization * Perceptual grouping Interpretation * Perceptual errors * Attributions Response * Covert * Overt Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  4. Slide 3.3External Factors in Selective Screening • Size • Intensity • Contrast • Motion • Repetition • Novelty and familiarity Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  5. Slide 3.4Internal Factors in Selective Screening • Personality • Learning • Perceptual set • Motivation • Pollyanna principle Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  6. Slide 3.5External and Internal Factorsin Person Perception • External factors • Characteristics of the person being perceived • Situation in which the perception takes place • Internal factor • Characteristics of the perceiver Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  7. Slide 3.6Impression Management Tactics • Behavioral matching • Self-promotion • Conforming to norms • Flattering others • Being consistent Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  8. Slide 3.7Common Perceptual Errors • Perceptual defense • Stereotyping • Halo effect • Projection • Expectancy effects Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  9. Manager’s behavior toward strong performers: Subordinate participation in decision making Mistakes viewed as learning opportunities Subordinates given challenging tasks Manager’s behavior toward weak performers: Supervisor closely monitors behavior of subordinate Mistakes are highlighted to subordinates Subordinates given routine tasks Slide 3.8Examples of Attributions Based on Differing Perceptions of Performance Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  10. Slide 3.9The Attribution Process Antecedents-- factors internal to the perceiver • Information • Beliefs • Motivation • Perceived external • or internal causes • of behavior Attributions made by the perceiver • Behavior • Feelings • Expectations Consequences for the perceiver Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  11. Slide 3.10Attributions of Internal and External Causes of Behavior Consistency is high Distinctiveness is high Consensus is high Attribution of external causes Consistency is high Distinctiveness is low Consensus is low Attribution of internal causes Consistency is low Attribution of either external or internal causes Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

  12. Slide 3.11Guidelines for Dealing with the Attribution Implications of Being Fired • Work through the firing psychologically • Figure out what went wrong • Work with the former employer to develop an exit statement • Avoid negative attributions as part of the explanation for the firing Chapter 3: Understanding Perceptions and Attributions

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