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 Organizational Behaviour. 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
Organizational Behaviour
Historical Perspective of Organizational Behaviour
Current Perspective of Organizational Behaviour
Significance of Organizational Behaviour
Foundations of Individual Behaviour
Principles of Organizational Behaviour
Organizational Behaviour Models
Emerging Challenges in organizational Behaviour
Opportunities in Organizational Behaviour
Future of Organizational Behaviour
Review Questions
Module – 2 Personality Attitude and Perception
Introduction
Personality
Personality Traits
Determinants of Personality
Theories of Personality
Attitudes
Types of Attitudes
Components of Attitudes
Formation of Attitudes
Change in Attitude
Barriers to Change
Perception
Process of Perception
Need for Perception
Factors Influencing Perception
Link Between Perception and Decision Making
Review Questions
Module – 3 Leadership and Motivation
Introduction
Leadership
Concept of Leadership
Difference Between Leadership and Management
Types of Leadership Styles
Women as Leaders
Concept of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
Importance of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
Difference Between Performance and OCB
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Motivation
Nature of Motivation
Importance of Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Motivating Performance
Review Questions
Module – 4 Group Behaviour and Group Dynamics
Introduction
Meaning of Groups
Types of Groups in the Organization
Determinants of Group Behaviour
Groups vs Teams
Virtual Teams
Communication
Group Decision Making
Group Norms
Group Cohesiveness
Review Questions
Module – 5 Contemporary Dynamics in Organizational Behaviour
Introduction
Artificial Intelligence
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Change Management
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Communication
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Data Analysis
Training in the Organization
Stress Management
Power and Politics
Conflict Management
Family and Work Life Balance
Role of Ethics in Organizational Behaviour
Review Questions
