The document covers Emotions and Moods in Organizational Behavior, which is essential

for understanding how emotions influence workplace dynamics, decision-making, leadership,

and job satisfaction. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key concepts for your quiz/exam
preparation.

1. Understanding Emotions and Moods

 Affect: A broad term encompassing emotions and moods.
 Emotions: Intense, short-lived feelings directed at someone or something (e.g., anger,
happiness).
 Moods: Less intense, longer-lasting feelings that lack a specific cause (e.g., feeling
generally happy or sad).

Differences Between Emotions and Moods

Feature Emotions Moods

Cause Specific event/person No obvious cause
Intensity High Low to moderate
Duration Short-lived Longer-lasting
Expression Facial expressions, body language Subtle, not easily identifiable

Example:

 If a colleague insults you, you feel angry (emotion).

 If you wake up feeling irritable but don’t know why, that’s a bad mood.

2. Basic Emotions and Moods

 Psychologists identify six universal emotions: anger, fear, sadness, happiness,
disgust, and surprise.
 Emotions can be classified as:
o Positive Affect: Joy, excitement, enthusiasm.
o Negative Affect: Stress, anxiety, nervousness.
 Positivity Offset: Most people experience mildly positive moods in neutral situations.

3. Emotional Intelligence (EI)

EI is the ability to:

1. Perceive emotions (identify feelings in self and others).

2. Understand emotions (recognize patterns and meanings).
3. Regulate emotions (control and use emotions effectively).
Importance of EI:

 High EI: Leads to better leadership, teamwork, and decision-making.

 Low EI: Can result in workplace conflicts, stress, and miscommunication.

Example:

 A leader with high EI can sense team frustration and adjust their communication
style to motivate employees.

4. Emotional Labor
 Employees manage emotions as part of their job, especially in customer service
roles.
 Surface Acting: Faking emotions to meet expectations (e.g., a flight attendant smiling
at rude passengers).
 Deep Acting: Genuinely trying to feel the required emotions.

Impact on Employees:

 Surface acting can lead to emotional exhaustion and job burnout.

 Deep acting is healthier but requires emotional effort.

Example:

 A doctor must stay emotionally neutral while delivering bad news.

5. Affective Events Theory (AET)

AET explains how workplace events trigger emotional reactions, influencing job satisfaction
and performance.

Steps in AET:

1. Work events occur (e.g., receiving praise, missing a deadline).

2. Emotional reaction happens (positive or negative).
3. Job attitudes and behavior change (e.g., motivation increases or decreases).

Example:

 Positive Event: Getting a bonus → Feeling happy → Increased productivity.

 Negative Event: Harsh feedback from a manager → Feeling upset → Decreased
motivation.
6. Emotions in Decision-Making
 Positive Moods: Lead to faster, creative decision-making.
 Negative Moods: Can lead to over-analysis but also better risk assessment.
 Anger: Can cause impulsive decisions.
 Fear: Leads to risk aversion.

Example:

 A happy employee is more likely to take risks in a brainstorming session.

 A stressed manager might reject new ideas due to fear of failure.

7. Workplace Implications
Leadership

 Emotionally intelligent leaders can motivate employees, handle stress, and

communicate effectively.

Negotiation

 Displaying controlled anger can be a powerful tactic.

 Fake anger works only if the opponent is weaker.

Customer Service

 Positive emotions spread to customers (emotional contagion).

 Emotional labor can lead to burnout if not managed properly.

Deviant Workplace Behavior

 Employees in a bad mood are more likely to engage in workplace deviance (e.g.,
gossiping, skipping work).

8. Emotion Regulation Strategies

 Cognitive Reappraisal: Changing how we think about a situation to alter its
emotional impact.
 Social Sharing: Talking about emotions to relieve stress.
 Mindfulness: Being aware of emotions without reacting impulsively.

Example:
  If a coworker criticizes you, instead of getting angry, reframe it as constructive
feedback.

Final Thoughts

 Emotions influence everything at work: from decision-making to teamwork,

leadership, and customer satisfaction.
 Managing emotions effectively leads to better performance and relationships in
the workplace.

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1. Perception of Emotions in the Workplace

Definition of Perception:

Perception is the process through which individuals interpret and give meaning to sensory
impressions. It affects how we see the world, how we react to situations, and how we interact
with others.

In the workplace, perception influences:

 Employee behavior (how people interpret workplace situations).

 Leader effectiveness (how managers perceive their teams).
 Decision-making (how emotions influence judgments).

2. Emotions and Moods

Emotions vs. Moods

Feature Emotions Moods

Intense feelings triggered by a specific event More generalized feelings that last
Definition
or person longer
Vague, may not have a specific
Cause Clearly defined (e.g., praise from a manager)
cause
Intensity High Low to moderate
 Feature Emotions Moods
Duration Short-lived Longer-lasting
Expression Facial expressions, body language Subtle, not easily identifiable

Example:

 If a boss yells at you, you feel angry (emotion).

 If you wake up feeling irritated for no reason, that’s a bad mood.

3. The Role of Emotions in Decision-

Making
Emotions significantly influence how people make decisions at work.

Effects of Emotions on Decision-Making:

1. Positive Moods:
o Enhance problem-solving and creativity.
o Increase risk-taking (but sometimes lead to impulsive choices).
o Example: A happy employee suggests innovative ideas in a brainstorming
session.
2. Negative Moods:
o Lead to careful, analytical decision-making.
o Can make employees risk-averse (avoiding potential failure).
o Example: A stressed manager may reject new proposals due to fear of failure.
3. Specific Emotions:
o Anger: Can lead to impulsive decisions and overconfidence.
o Fear: Increases risk avoidance and conservative choices.
o Happiness: Encourages optimism and creativity.

4. Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Definition:

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate emotions in
oneself and others.

Components of Emotional Intelligence:

1. Self-Awareness: Recognizing your own emotions.

2. Self-Regulation: Controlling emotional reactions.
3. Motivation: Using emotions to drive performance.
 4. Empathy: Understanding others' emotions.
5. Social Skills: Managing relationships effectively.

Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in the Workplace?

 Leaders with high EI create positive work environments.

 Employees with high EI manage stress better and work well in teams.
 Example: A manager with high EI notices an employee is stressed and adjusts
workload to help.

5. Emotional Labor
Definition:

Emotional labor refers to the process of managing emotions as part of a job, especially in
customer service roles.

Types of Emotional Labor:

1. Surface Acting:
o Faking emotions to meet job expectations.
o Example: A flight attendant smiling at passengers even when feeling tired.
o Consequence: Can lead to emotional exhaustion.
2. Deep Acting:
o Trying to genuinely feel the required emotion.
o Example: A therapist actively empathizing with a patient’s distress.
o Consequence: Less stressful than surface acting.

6. Affective Events Theory (AET)

Definition:

AET explains how workplace events cause emotional reactions, which impact job
performance and satisfaction.

Process of AET:

1. Workplace Event Occurs (e.g., praise, conflict).

2. Emotional Reaction Happens (positive or negative).
3. Behavior and Job Satisfaction Change.

Example:
  A manager publicly recognizes an employee’s work → Employee feels proud and
motivated → Productivity increases.
 A worker gets criticized unfairly → Employee feels angry and demotivated →
Performance drops.

7. Emotion Regulation Strategies

Definition:

Emotion regulation involves controlling emotions to improve personal and professional well-
being.

Techniques for Emotion Regulation:

1. Cognitive Reappraisal:
o Changing how we think about a situation to alter emotions.
o Example: Instead of feeling insulted by criticism, viewing it as constructive
feedback.
2. Social Sharing:
o Talking about emotions to relieve stress.
o Example: Venting to a friend after a stressful day.
3. Mindfulness:
o Being aware of emotions without reacting impulsively.
o Example: Taking deep breaths before responding to an angry email.

8. Workplace Applications of Emotions and

Moods
Leadership:

 Leaders with high emotional intelligence inspire teams and resolve conflicts
effectively.

Customer Service:

 Positive employee moods enhance customer satisfaction.

 Example: A friendly waiter leads to a better dining experience.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

 Emotional contagion: Moods spread within teams.

 Example: A negative coworker lowers team morale.
Employee Well-Being:

 Managing emotions helps reduce stress and burnout.

9. Deviant Workplace Behavior (DWB)

Definition:

Negative emotions can lead to workplace deviance, such as:

 Gossiping, sabotage, absenteeism, and aggression.

Example:

 A frustrated employee intentionally delays work to harm the company.

10. Summary and Key Takeaways

 Emotions and moods shape workplace behavior, decision-making, and
teamwork.
 High emotional intelligence improves leadership and job performance.
 Managing emotions through regulation strategies leads to healthier workplaces.
 Affective Events Theory explains how work events impact employee emotions
and motivation.

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