Behaviour definition

Behaviour means verbal or non-verbal communicative conduct, tone of voice, body language and demeanour, deportment, bearing and etiquette relative to one’s conduct towards others;
Behaviour includes actions of individuals or a group, and may involve using a system of work as a means of victimising, humiliating, undermining or threatening.
Behaviour. The student must obey the laws of the United Kingdom, especially regarding alcohol, tobacco and drugs. The student must comply with the rules of the School, the Guardian and those set by the Homestay Host where applicable. Great emphasis is placed on good behaviour, courtesy, integrity, good discipline and respect for the needs and cultural differences of others. You understand that your child needs to be well behaved and respectful to us, the Homestay Host and their home, will attend each school day, will be punctual and will work hard.

Examples of Behaviour in a sentence

  • Behaviour, words and gestures have different meanings in different cultures.

  • An employee appointed to a permanent or relieving position (minimum appointment period of one term) in approved types of special classes or schools, hospital classes in approved schools with special teaching problems and employees appointed to Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour positions, shall be paid a special duties allowance of one additional salary step or, if the employee is on or beyond the maximum step of their qualification group, additional salary of $995 per annum.

  • Behaviour not directed toward soliciting sexual activity may also be considered sexual harassment.

  • Following delivery of a Notice of Behaviour, any further residence violations may result in eviction.

  • Certain types of employment relationship problems may be able to be dealt with through the University of Otago Ethical Behaviour Policy and Procedures, particularly problems involving harassment.


More Definitions of Behaviour

Behaviour includes actions of individuals or a group, and may involve using a system of work as a means of victimising, humiliating, undermining, punishing or threatening. “Risk to health and safety” includes risk to the mental or physical health of the employee. The following types of behaviour, where repeated or occurring as part of a pattern of behaviour could be considered to be workplace bullying: • Physical or verbal abuse • Intimidation • Yelling, screaming or offensive language • Excluding or isolating employees • Psychological harassment • Assigning meaningless tasks unrelated to the job • Giving employees impossible jobs • Deliberately changed work rosters to inconvenience particular employees • Undermining work performance by deliberately withholding information vital for effective work performance. Other types of behaviour may also constitute bullying. Workplace bullying can occur between a worker and a manager or supervisor, or between co-workers. Bullying does not cover situations where an employee has a grievance about legitimate and reasonable: • Performance management processesDisciplinary actionAllocation of work in compliance with systems. Victimisation is unlawful under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). It is unlawful for a person to subject or to threaten to subject another person to any detriment because the other person, or someone associated with the other person, has made an allegation or complaint of discrimination, harassment or bullying on the basis of a protected attribute.
Behaviour means any actions performed by any members of the student and staff communities. It includes conduct in classrooms and all public areas: how members work, communicate, relax and interact; how they study; how they greet staff; how they arrive at school; how they transition from one activity to another; how they use social media; and many other areas of their conduct. It does not merely refer to how students do or do not act antisocially.’ (Tom Bennett ‘Creating a Culture’ March 2017)
Behaviour is the means by which people interact with each other. What is acceptable depends on cultural norms – for example in the way people greet or speak to each other, the way they dress, and show respect to each other. Many women said they are expected to demonstrate their cultural identity (through more traditional dress, behaviour, etiquette than in their home country, where attitudes are more relaxed). This makes them more conscious of their cultural identity, whilst there is little awareness from others about how to behave with them.
Behaviour. . It means the ability of an ecosystem to continue to function without change when stressed by a disturbance;
Behaviour means Conduct
Behaviour. The Client warrants that in the context of receiving the Services it will: a. act in accordance with the laws of New Zealand; b. follow Catalyst’s reasonable instructions; c. not attempt to circumvent any security protocol or access restriction put in place by Catalyst; and d. use Catalyst’s premises, systems and resources only to the extent necessary for the purpose of receiving the Services.
Behaviour means manner in which a person or a group acts or reacts, be it verbally or physically.