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Organismic variables are physical, physiological, or cognitive characteristics of the client that are important for both the conceptualization of the client's problem and the formulation of effective treatments.
Organization of development refers to the assumption that early patterns of Adaptation evolve over time and transform into higher-order functions in a structured manner. For instance

Organizational analysis refers to the process of determining the organizational factors that will either facilitate or inhibit training effectiveness.
Organizational Behavior refers to the system of culture, leadership, communication, and group dynamics that determines an organization's actions.

Organizational citizenship means making positive contributions to the success of an organization in ways that go beyond one's job description.

Organizational citizenship behaviors refer to behaviors that are not part of an employee’s job but which make the organization a better place to work. Examples are helping others, staying late.

Organizational commitment refers to the extent to which an employee identifies with and is involved with an organization.

Organizational Commitment Questionnaire is defined as a 15-item questionnaire that taps three (3) organizational commitment dimensions.