Discussion Post: Organization Behavior
Chapter 4: Emotions and Moods
Learning Objectives:
• Differentiate between emotions and moods.
• Identify the sources of emotions and moods.
• Show the impact emotional labor has on employees.
• Describe affective events theory and its applications.
• Describe emotional intelligence.
• Identify strategies for emotion regulation.
Apply concepts about emotions and moods to specific OB issues.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Research has shown that Monday is the highest negative-affect day across most cultures. However, in some countries, negative affect is lower on Friday and Saturday than on Sunday. What are two explanations for this discrepancy?
Problem Set
• Some might argue that emotional regulation is an unethical behavior. Why might someone take this position?
• Some countries, such as Japan and Russia, embrace negative emotions. What has been found to be a result of this focus on negative emotions?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.