Why is it so important to understand perception when looking at behavior in business?

What will be an ideal response?


*People act not upon the basis of reality, but upon their perceptions of reality
*In other words, we tend to interpret events differently from what actually happens in our
environment;therefore, understanding perception is a critical part of understanding behavior
*In the workplace, the way we are perceived and the ways in which we perceive others are crucial for
career progress, and for building our relationships
* If other peoples perceptions of us are different from that of our own perception then that could positively
or negatively affect our success
* We can gain an understanding of how we come across, which in turn can allow us to change how others
perceive us, and therefore can change their behavior

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