Organizational Behaviour

Paper Code: 
BMA 403
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This module aims at developing the general understanding of behaviour in an organization amongst the students.

Unit I: 
Introduction to the Management and Nature of Management

Introduction: Meaning and nature of management; management systems and processes.

Unit II: 
Behavioural Dynamics

Behavioural Dynamics: Individual determinants of Organization Behaviour; Perceptions, Learning, Personality, Attitudes and Values.

Unit III: 
Stress Management and Motivation

Motivation; Stress and its management.

Unit IV: 
Interactive Aspects

Interactive Aspects of Organizational Behaviour; Analysing inter-personal relations; Group Dynamics.

Unit V: 
Organizational Conflicts

Management of Organizational Conflicts; Leadership Styles.

Essential Readings: 

1. Luthans Fred, “Organizational Behaviour”, McGraw Hill Publications, 1998.

References: 

1. Robbins (4th ed.), “Essentials of Organizational Behaviour”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.

2. Hersey and Blanchard (6th ed.), “Management of Organizational Behaviour: Utilising Human Resources”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.

3. Dwivedi, R. S., “Human Relations and Organizational Behaviour: A Global Perspective”, Macmillan India Ltd., Delhi, 1995.

4. Arnold, John, Robertson, Ivan t. and Cooper, Cary, l., “Work Psychology:
Understanding Human Behaviour In The Workplace”, Macmillan India Ltd., Delhi, 1996.