Attitude
Introduction: Attitudes are closely linked to behaviour in general, so they are an important factor in organisational behaviour. Managers complain about workers with “bad attitudes”. In a work environment, negative attitudes are often linked to poor performance, which can stem from a lack of motivation, inadequate feedback, a lack of trust in management, or other issues. On the positive side, recognition and praise from colleagues and supervisors can positively impact an individual’s attitudes and job performance. Thus, managers should understand the antecedents ( a thing that existed before or a person's ancestors or family and social background) to attitudes as well as their consequences. They also need to understand the different components of attitudes, how attitudes are formed, the major attitudes that affect work behaviour, and how to use persuasion to change attitudes. Note: We may be supportive, passive, or hostile, depending on our attitude Meaning: Attitud...