MI4501 Organizational Behavior Syllabus:
MI4501 Organizational Behavior Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide an overview of theories and practices in organizational behavior at individual, group and organizational level.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Definition, need and importance of organizational behaviour – Nature and scope – Frame work – Organizational behaviour models- Diversity in work place- Organization structure – Formation – Types.
UNIT II INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES I
Personality – types – Factors influencing personality– Theories. Emotions – Theories – Emotional Intelligence- Learning – Types of learners – The learning process – Learning theories.
UNIT III INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES II
Perceptions – Importance – Factors influencing perception. Attitudes – Characteristics – Components – Formation – Measurement. Motivation – Importance – Types – Theories – Effects on work behavior- Work Stress – Causes-Managing stress.
UNIT IV GROUP PROCESSES
Groups in organizations – types- Group dynamics –Team and team building – Developing high performance teams. Communication in teams and organizations – Control. Leader Vs Managers Power and influence in work place- Organizational Politics.
UNIT V ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES
Organizational culture and climate – Factors affecting organizational climate – Organizational change – Importance – the change process – Resistance to change – Managing change- Conflict resolution. Organizational development – Characteristics – objectives – Organizational effectiveness.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOME:
Students will have a better understanding of human behavior in organization. They will know the framework for managing individual and group performance.
TEXT BOOKS :
1. Stephen P. Robins, Timothy A. Judge, and Neharika Vohra, Organisational Behavior, Pearson Education, 16th edition, 2016.
2. Fred Luthans, Brett C. Luthans and Kyle W.Luthans, Organisational Behavior, McGraw Hill, 13thEdition, 2015
REFERENCES :
1. Steven Mc Shane & Mary Ann Von Glinov, Organisational Behaviour, 7thEdition, Tata Mc GrawHill, 2015.
2. Ivancevich, Konopaske & Maheson, Oranisational Behaviour & Management, 14th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2015.
3. Robert Kreitner and Angelo Kinicki, Organisational Behaviour, 10th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2016
4. Udai Pareek, Understanding Organisational Behaviour, 3rd Edition, Oxford Higher Education, 2011.
5. Jerald Greenberg, Behaviour in Organization, PHI Learning. 10th edition. 2015.