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== Description==
 
== Description==
Humans do have such a thing as a mind, but it is more productive to study observable behavior rather than internal mental events such as [[Attitude|attitude]]. Skinner believed that the best way to understand behavior is to look at the causes of an action and its consequences.[1]
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Behaviour represents the observable part of a person's [[Competency|competency]] and  [[Attitude|attitude]]. In the context of [[Human resource management|human resource management]], studying behaviour is a way of evaluating [[Competency|competency]] and [[Qualification|Qualification]].
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Behaviour is affected by a personr's [[Motivation|Motivation]] and [[Value|values]].
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Skinner believed that the best way to understand behavior is to look at the causes of an action and its consequences.[1]
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In work context, behaviour reflects person's [[Competency|competency]].
 
  
Behaviour is affected by [[Motivation|motivation]].
 
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

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Definition

Behaviour is The range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the (inanimate) physical environment (Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior)

Summary

Description

Behaviour represents the observable part of a person's competency and attitude. In the context of human resource management, studying behaviour is a way of evaluating competency and Qualification.

Behaviour is affected by a personr's Motivation and values.

Skinner believed that the best way to understand behavior is to look at the causes of an action and its consequences.[1]



References

[1] Skinner, B. F. (1948). 'Superstition' in the pigeon. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 38, 168-172.

Related articles

Competency

Qualification

Attitude

Value

Motivation