Behavioral Issues

Organizational and human behavior are important concepts that shape the way any workplace works, including complex project environments. Fundamentally, organizational behavior seeks to explain and predict human behavior within organizational settings. Leadership is a central theme in organizational behavior research. Stress and coping mechanisms are also essential aspects of human behavior in organizational settings. When applied to the context of projects, particularly complex projects, organizational and human behavior are significant and present unique challenges and opportunities. Given the significant impact of behavioral issues on project complexity, developing effective strategies for managing these factors is essential. The chapter also presents strategies that can support project managers and organizations to better deal with behavioral complexities. Exercises, discussion prompts, and reflective questions reinforce understanding by encouraging readers to apply concepts directly to their own contexts.