PERCEPTION AT WORK PLACE

People working in an organization could differ in many ways. They could differ in physical characteristics such as height, weight and complexion. They could also differ in background characteristics like level of education and training. People also differ in their thought processes and the way they look at things. But the most important difference could be in their perception. Every individual has his or her own perception about a similar situation. People also tend to believe what they perceive to be true irrespective of the objective truth. Perception thus is a major driving force in shaping the behavior of a person. Sometimes, an individual’s perception may be far away from reality. People respond to situations on the basis of their perception about reality rather than the reality itself. Hence, it is important to recognize the differences in the perceptions of individuals to understand their behavior at the workplace. Differences can be resolved and work environment can be improved by understanding the processes and sub processes of perception and the factors that influence perception. Some organizations perceive that aggressive and dominating culture and maintenance of conformity is essential for their success. But some organization perceive that cooperation, team culture and preservation of individual identities crucial for their success