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Writer's pictureShelby Dorsey, PhD, BCBA, LBA

4 Basic Stages of OBM

Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) is the application of behavior analysis principles and methods to improve individual and group performance within an organization. OBM involves the use of behavior analysis to design and implement interventions that shape and reinforce behavior in the workplace.

OBM typically involves four stages:

  1. Identification of a performance issue or goal: OBM starts with identifying a specific performance issue or goal that needs to be addressed. This could be a problem with employee behavior, a need to improve productivity, or a desire to increase sales.

  2. Measurement and analysis: Once the issue or goal has been identified, behavior analysts use data collection and analysis techniques to measure and analyze the behavior of employees. This helps to identify the specific behaviors that need to be changed and the environmental factors that influence those behaviors.

  3. Intervention design and implementation: Based on the data analysis, behavior analysts design and implement interventions tailored to the organization's specific needs. These interventions may involve changes to the physical environment, modifications to job tasks, or the use of reinforcement or punishment to shape behavior.

  4. Evaluation: After the interventions have been implemented, behavior analysts evaluate their effectiveness and make any necessary adjustments to the intervention plan.

Overall, OBM is aimed at improving organizational performance by using behavior analysis to identify and modify the behaviors of employees. By shaping behavior in a positive way, organizations can improve productivity, reduce costs, and create a more positive workplace culture.


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