Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : SM6301 : Organizational Behavior and Structure { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Binita Tiwari
Syllabus
Introduction to Organizational Behaviour: Foundation of OB, Relationship between OB and Individual, Evolution of OB, Theoretical Framework of OB, Contemporary Challenges in OB. Individual Behaviour and Processes: Values and Attitudes, Personality and Emotions, Perception and Individual Decision Making, Motivation, Learning and Reinforcement. Interpersonal and Team Processes: Group Dynamics, Developing Teams and Team Working Practices, Leadership, Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Process, Power, Influence and Authority. Organizational Processes and Structure: Organizational Structure and Design, Formal & Informal organization, Centralization and Decentralization, Authority, Responsibility & Accountability,Organization Culture and Climate, Span of Management, Delegation of Authority, Organizational Learning. Developments in OB: Transactional Analysis, Management by Objectives, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Cross-Cultural Dynamics.
Course Objectives
- To understand the concepts and theories useful for diagnosing human behavior in modern-day organizations
- To examine different aspects of organizational structure such as formation of organizational systems, structure, and processes
Course Outcomes
This course will familiarize the students with the concepts and theories underlying the behavioural processes at individual, team and organizational level and enable them to influence the human behaviour in organizations.
Essential Reading
- Robbins, S. P., and Judge, T. A. (2013)., Organizational Behaviour (15thed.)., Prentice-Hall Publication.
- Nelson, D. L., and Quick, J. C. (2007)., Understanding Organizational Behaviour (3rded.)., Thompson South-Western Publication
Supplementary Reading
- Pareek, U. (2012)., Understanding Organizational Behaviour (3rded.)., Oxford University Press.
- Bateman, T. S., and Snell, S. A. (2008)., Management (8thed.)., TMH