We have great pleasure in presenting the first edition “Organizational Behaviour” written for students of UG and PG courses. The subject matter is written in a simple and easily understandable language with sufficient support from real information.
The language of the book is simple and the coverage of various unit is exhaustive with examples. This work is prepared as a basic material for the learners to know fully about Organizational Behaviour.
Contents –
Module – 1 Nature and Principles of Management
Introduction
Evolution of Management
Indian Contributions to Management Practices
Roles and Skills of Managers
Foundations of OB
OB Models
Reasons of Studying OB
Benefits of Studying OB
OB is an Inter-disciplinary Subject
Challenges of OB
Opportunities of OB
Key Terms
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Review Questions
Module – 2 Personality
Introduction
Shaping of Personality
Types of Personalities
Determinants of Personality
Personality
Work Perception
Process of Perception
Managing the Perception Process
Perception Influencing
Decision Making
Ethical Issues in Decision Making from an Individual
Organization Perspective
Learning Knowledge
Explicit Knowledge
Implicit Knowledge
Principles of Learning
Learning Process
Theories of Learning
Organizational Reward System
Attitudes
Changing Attitudes
Work-related Attitudes
Components of Attitudes
Types of Attitudes
Values and Human Dignity
Key Terms
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Review Questions
Module – 3 Motivation Theories
Introduction
Motivation Across Cultures
Managerial Issues
Motivational Challenges
Motivation in Work Settings
Employee Involvement
Organizations are Social System
Stress Management
Work Stress Model
Stress
Performance Group
Team Dynamics
Group Development
Group Decision Making
Types of Teams
Team vs Groups
Team Issues
Effective Teamwork
Leadership
Management
Theories of Leadership
Leadership Styles and their Implications
Power and Politics
Ethics of Power and Politics
Key Terms
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Review Questions
Module – 4 Communication and Conflict
Introduction
Organization Communication
Methods and Tools used in Communication
Informal Communications
Changing Views of Conflict
The Process of Conflict
Conflict Resolution
Effects of Conflicts in Organization
Transactional Analysis
Johari Window
Key Terms
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Review Questions
Module – 5 Organizational Structure and Types
Introduction
Organization Structure
Organizational Design
Organizations for Future Organizational Culture
Creating and Sustaining a Positive Culture
Effects of Culture
Types of Culture in the Organization
Changing Culture
Key Terms
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Review Questions
Module – 6 Organizational Development
Introduction
Meaning of Change
Types of Change
Forces for Change in Organizations
Resistance to Change
Organizational Development
Human Resource Policies
Methods of OD
Key Terms
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Review Questions