Organisation Theory and Behaviour Syllabus
Unit 1:
Organizational Theories and Behaviour: Classical, Neo-classical and Contemporary. Authority, Power, status, formal and informal structure. Flat and Tall structures. The bureaucratization of organizations. Organisational Behaviour-concepts, determinants, models, challenges and opportunities of OB. Transaction cost and organizational behaviours Contributing disciplines to the OB. Individual Behaviour: Foundations of individual behavior, values, attitudes, personality and emotions. Theory X and Theory Y, Chris Argyris behavior patterns, Perceptual process.
Unit 2:
Group Decision making and Communication: Concept and nature of decision-making process, Individual versus group decision making, Nominal group technique and Delphi technique, models of communication, communication effectiveness in organizations. Feedback, TA, Johari Window.
Unit 3:
Motivation: Need hierarchy, Maslow’s Need Hierarchy, Two-factor theory, Contemporary theories of motivation (ERG, Cognitive evaluation, goal setting, equity) expectancy model. Behavior modification, Motivation, and organizational effectiveness.
Unit 4:
Leadership, Power, and Conflict: Concept and theories, Behavioral approach, Situational approach, Leadership effectiveness, Contemporary issues in leadership. Power and conflict. Bases of Power, power tactics, sources of conflict patterns, levels, and conflict resolution strategies.
Unit 5:
Organisational Culture, Organisational Development, and Stress Management: Concept and determinants of organizational culture, Organisational Development: concept and intervention techniques. Individual and organizational factors to stress, consequences of stress on individual and organization, management of stress.
- Teacher: Brenda Chelangat
- Teacher: Odel Trainer