We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Organizational Behaviour” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to pro vide the students with thorough understanding of Business Organization and Management. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Module – 1 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
Introduction
History of Organizational Behaviour
Taylor’s Scientific Management
George Elton Mayo Human Relations Movement
Importance of Management
Organizational Behaviour
Organization Structure
Design and Environment
Organization Culture and Transformation
Fields Contributing to Organisation Behaviour
Review Questions
Module – 2 Foundation of Individual Behaviour
Introduction
Individual Behaviour
Learning Factors Influencing
Individual Behavior Components
Determinants of Learning
Principles of Reinforcement
Attitudes
Integration of Individual to Organizational Values
ABC Model
Transactional Analysis
Emotions
Perception
Application in Organization
Factors influencing Individual Decision Making
Personality
Trait Theories
Implications in the Organizational Context
Review Questions
Module – 3 Leadership And Motivation
Introduction
Leadership
Types of Leadership
Leadership Skills
Leadership Styles – in Indian Organizations
Transition in Leadership Theories
Expectancy and the Path-goal
Theory of Leadership
Situational Leadership Theory
Contingency Theories of Leadership
Exchange Theories of Leadership
Transformational Leadership Theory
Contemporary Leadership Theories
Importance of Motivation
Nature of Motivation
Characteristics of Motivation
Motivation in Work Settings
Types of Motivation
Motivation Theories
Maslow’s Need theory
McGregor XY Theory
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory
Vroom’s Valence and Instrumentality
Review Questions
Module – 4 Group Dynamics and Team Building
Introduction
Group Dynamics
Overview of Groups
Group Cohesion
Formal vs Informal Groups
Group Formation and Development
The Five-stage Model
Factors that Influence Group Effectiveness
Group Diversity
Johari Window
Team Building
Working Teams
Team Effectiveness
Intra Team Dynamics
Team Decision Making
Negotiation Skills
Collaboration
Conflict
Conflict Management Styles
Avoiding
Accommodating
Competing
Compromising
Collaborating
Review Questions
Module – 5 Organizational Change: Development and Transformation
Introduction to Organisational Change, Forces of Change
Reinventing Kurt Levin Model
Organisational Routines and Mental Models
Change Need Analysis
Types and Styles of Change
Building Capability for Change
Providing Leadership for Change
Organisational Vision
Cultural Change
Strategic Planning
Creating Support System
Managing Transition
Process Oriented Strategies
Competitor Oriented Strategies
Customer Oriented Strategies
Emerging Trends & Transformation
Review Questions
Module – 6 Practical Session / Case Studies
Introduction
Hands-on Learning through the Johari Window for Self-awareness and Interpersonal understanding Students Should Conduct Interviews with HR or Business Leaders During Industrial Visits and Submit a Reflective Report on Leadership Practices
Role Plays and Simulations on OB Concepts in Real-world Scenarios
