MANAGING BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATION
Module1: Organizational Decision Making: Definition, Nature of decision making: decision characteristics, types of decisions. Decision making process, Problems in decision making process: misunderstanding a situation, rushing the decision Making process.Improving decision making process: Improving the roles of individual, structured group decision making process.Techniques of decision making. Models of Individual decision making: Classical, Behavioral decision making models, Individual decision making process. References Singh, K. (2013). Organizational Behaviour. India: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd. Pp. 329-347. Luthans, F. (1997).Organizational Behaviour. (7thed). New York: McGraw Hill International. Pp. 532-547
Module 2: Power conflict and negotiation: Definition, bases of power, power tactics, Indian perspectives on power. Power in action. Conflict: Conflict: conflict process , Sources, Types, Functionality and Dysfunctionality of Conflict, Classification of Conflict Intra Individual, Interpersonal, Intergroup and Organizational, Resolution of Conflict, Meaning and Types of Grievance and Process of Grievance Handling. Negotiation- Process, types, Johari window. Empowerment and Participation - The nature of empowerment and participation, How participation works, Programs for participation, Important considerations in participation. Assertive Behaviour - Interpersonal Orientations, Facilitating smooth relations, Stroking. References Singh, K. (2013). Organizational Behaviour.India: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd.,Pp. 377-393. Hellriegel& Slocum.(2004).Organizational Behaviour. Singapore: ThompsonSouth-Western publishers, Pp. 225-244. Module 3: Organizational culture: What is organizational culture: definition, Concept, Characteristics, Elements of Culture, Implications of Organizational culture, Process of Organizational culture, cultural typologies, Strong vs. Weak cultures, culture vs. formalization, Organizational culture vs. National culture What do cultures do? Culture’s functions, culture as a liability. Creating and sustaining culture: How a culture Begins, Keeping a culture Alive. How employees learn culture: Rituals, Material symbols, language. References Singh, K. (2013). Organizational Behaviour.India: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd.,Pp. 399-416. Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A., &Sanghi, S. (2009). Organizational Behaviour.Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd.,Pp. 600-623.
Module 4: Managing Organizational Change and Development: Concept, forces of change, managing planned change, Changing structure, changingtechnology, changing the physical setting, changing people. Resistance to change: Individual resistance, organizational resistance, overcoming resistance to change, the politics of change. Approaches to managing organizational change: Lewin’s three-step Model Organizational Development: OD values, OD interventions. Key issues of management change: Innovation, Creating a Learning organization. References Singh, K. (2013). Organizational Behaviour. India: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd. Pp. 425-460. Luthans, F. (1997).Organizational Behaviour. (7thed). New York: McGraw Hill International. Pp.592-610
Module 5: Organizational Stress: Work place stress: Meaning of Job Stress-Definition Burnout, Background of stress. Causes of Stress: Individual, Group, Organizational, Extra organizational Stress. Effect of Job Stress: Physical, Psychological, Behavioral problems.Coping Strategies: Individual, organizational. Employee counseling, Types of counseling. References Singh, K. (2013). Organizational Behaviour. India: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd. Pp. 181-198. Luthans, F. (1997).Organizational Behaviour. (7thed). New York: McGraw Hill International. Pp. 194-207.
Module 6: Social Responsibility and Ethics:
Nature of social responsibility: Law and social responsibility, Historical perspectives, social responsibility
organizational stake holders. Diverging Views on social responsibility. The nature of Managerial Ethics:
Sources of ethics, moral development, Managerial ethics. Ethical and unethical managerial Behavior:
Ethical standard and Managerial dilemma.
Ethics and Ethical behavior in Organization: Sexual harassment, pay and promotion discrimination,
Employee privacy issue.
References
Sinha, J. B. P. (2008). Cultural and Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Sage
Steers, R. M. (1991).Introduction to Organizational Behavior. New York: Harper Collins.
Activity based assignments and seminars -Assignments and seminars only on related topics so as to
enable students to apply principles and theories studied to analyze phenomena relating to day to day
aspect of behavior.
References
Hellriegel&Slocum.(2004). Organizational Behaviour. Singapore: Thompson South- Western Publishers.
Hitte, M. A., Miller, C. C., &Colella, A. (2006).Organizational Behaviour. New Delhi: WileyIndia.
Luthans, F. (1996).Organizational Behavior.(7thed). New York: McGraw Hill International.
Luthans, F. (2007).Organizational Behaviour. (11thed). New York: McGraw Hill International.
McShane&Glinow.Organizational Behaviour, McGraw Hill Publication.
Pierce, J. L., Gardner, D. G. (2002). Management and Organizational Behaviour. Noida: Thomson
Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A., &Sanghi, S. (2009). Organizational Behavior.Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd.
Sinha, J. B. P. (2008). Cultural and Organizational Behaviour. New Delhi: Sage
Steers, R. M. (1991).Introduction to Organizational Behaviour. New York: Harper Collins.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS
In today's dynamic and interconnected business landscape, organizations face increasing scrutiny and are held to higher standards by stakeholders, customers, and the global community. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ethical considerations and social responsibilities that modern businesses must navigate. Participants will explore the evolving role of organizations in society and the importance of integrating ethical practices into strategic decision-making.
ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Environmental Psychology explores the relationship between humans and the external world. Lets examine the way in which the natural environment and our built environments shape us as individuals