what is perception in organisational behaviour

Perception in organizational behavior refers to the process by which individuals detect, organize, and interpret environmental stimuli. It is an intellectual process of transforming sensory stimuli to meaningful information. Perception is how a person perceives the world around them and interprets that information. It is a subconscious thing that the mind does and is dependent on ones ability to pay attention to their surroundings and existing knowledge. Perception can be divided into six types: of sound, of the social world, of touch, of taste, of smell, and of sight. People's actions, feelings, thoughts, and emotions are driven by their perceptions about their surroundings. Perception is an almost automatic process and works the same way within each individual, yet it is influenced by the needs, desires, values, and disposition of the perceiver. Perception does not necessarily lead to an accurate portrait of the environment, but rather to a unique portrait. There are many biases that affect human perception of objects, self, and others. When perceiving, we go beyond the objective information available to us, and our perception is affected by our values, needs, and emotions.