EMOTIONS - WHY EMOTIONS WERE IGNORED IN OB The “myth of rationality” Organizations are not emotion- free. Emotions of any kind are disruptive to organizations. Original OB focus was solely on the effects of strong negative emotions that interfered with individual and organizational efficiency.
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EMOTIONS - WHY EMOTIONS WERE IGNORED IN OB
The “myth of rationality”
Organizations are not emotion-free.
Emotions of any kind are disruptive to organizations.
Original OB focus was solely on the effects of strong negative emotions that interfered with individual and organizational efficiency.
The limbic system is a set of evolutionarily primitive brain structures located on top of the brainstem and buried under the cortex. Limbic system structures are involved in many of our emotions and motivations, particularly those
that are related to survival. Such emotions include fear, anger, and emotions related to
sexual behavior. The limbic system is also involved in feelings of pleasure that are related to our survival, such as those experienced from
• Internals (Internal locus of control) Individuals who believe that they control what happens to them.
Note: Higher emotional labor = more highly paid jobs (with high cognitive requirements)
AFFECTIVE EVENTS THEORY (AET)
An event in the work environment triggers positive or negative emotional reactions Personality and mood determine response intensity Emotions can influence a broad range of work variables