CN4074 Organizational Behaviour Syllabus:
CN4074 Organizational Behaviour Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVE:
To learn basic concepts of organizational behavior.
To gain a solid understanding of human behavior in the workplace from an individual.
To gain a solid understanding of human behavior in the workplace in the group.
To learn the concepts of Leadership and power.
To learn the dynamics of organizational behavior.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Definition, need, and importance of organizational behaviour –Nature and scope –Frame work – Organizational behaviour models.
UNIT II INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR
Personality: types –Factors influencing personality, theories–Types of learners –The learning process –Learning theories –Organizational behaviour modification –Misbehaviour: Types and Management Intervention – Emotions: Emotional Labour –Emotional Intelligence –Theories – Attitudes: Characteristics, Components, Formation, Measurement, and Values – Perceptions: Importance, Factors influencing perception –Interpersonal perception -Impression Management Motivation –importance –Types –Effects on work behavior.
UNIT III GROUP BEHAVIOUR
Organization structure –Formation –Groups in organizations –Influence –Group dynamics – Emergence of informal leaders and working norms –Group decision-making techniques –Team building -Interpersonal relations –Communication –Control.
UNIT IV LEADERSHIP AND POWER
Meaning –Importance–Leadership styles –Theories –Leaders Vs Managers –Sources of power – Power centers –Power and Politics.
UNIT V DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Organizational culture and climate –Factors affecting organizational climate –Importance of Job satisfaction –Determinants–Measurements – Influence on behavior – Organizational change – Importance –Stability Vs Change – Proactive Vs Reaction change– The change process – Resistance to change – Managing change – Stress – Work Stressors–Prevention and Management of stress – Balancing work and Life – Organizational development –Characteristics and objectives – .Organizational effectiveness.
OUTCOME:
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Identify the need and importance of organizational behavior and the framework of organizational models
CO2 Explain the various learning theories and develop alternative organizational behavior approaches in the workplace
CO3 Describe the importance of group dynamics and team building.
CO4 Explore the various leadership styles and politics.
CO5 Explain the dynamics of organizational behaviour with the balance of work life.
REFERENCES:
1. Stephen P. Robins, “Organisational Behavior”, PHI Learning / Pearson Education, 15th edition,2012.
2. FredLuthans, “Organisational Behavior”, McGraw Hill, 12th Edition, 2005.
3. Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn, “Organisational Behavior”, John Wiley, 12th Edition, 2011.
4. UdaiPareek, “Understanding Organisational Behaviour”, 2nd Edition, Oxford Higher Education, 2008.
5. Mc Shane & Von Glinov, “Organisational Behaviour”, 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2012.