Lecture 10 - Organisational Neuroscience

Question 1

what are the 4 neuroscience methods

Answer 1

1. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI)
2. Electro-Encephalography (EEG)
3. Magento-Encephalography (MEG)
4. Positron Electron Tomography (PET)

Question 2

What are the 3 parts of the brain linked to human behaviour in organisations

Answer 2

1. Limbic System - emotional (feel, remember, interact)
2. Neocortex - Rational (talk, think, move)
3. Reptilian Brain - Instinctual (survive, react, repeat)

Question 3

5 brain principles and behaviour (S.C.E.ES.N)

Answer 3

1. survival - job security
2. certainty - resistance to change
3. energy - making critical decisions
4. easy solutions - effort and performance
5. neuroplasticity - ability to learn new things

Question 4

the impact of change on our brain

Answer 4

• change occurs
• threat response in brain
• distraction, anxiety, fear
• poor decision making, increased anger
• poor perfomance

Question 5

how do organisations use neuroscience

Answer 5

• recruitment
• performance appraisals
• learning and development
• diversity
• collaboration

Question 6

what are the 3 brains adaptive pillars in action

Answer 6

1. Thinking
2. Emotions
3. Brain Automation

Question 7

Thinking - brains adaptive pillars in action

Answer 7

• avoid confusion and overload
• clear message
• focus on performance

Question 8

Emotions - brains adaptive pillars in action

Answer 8

• motivate the brain

Question 9

Brain Automation - brains adaptive pillars in action

Answer 9

• familiarise with physical environment
• do not neglect the power of habits