Organizational Behaviour

1. Explain different organizational theories and their themes.
2. Discuss the principles, theories, and practices of organizational behavior.
3. Analyze approaches to personality, human and organizational management.
4. Evaluate group dynamics and team effectiveness.
5. Apply leadership theories to real-world organizational scenarios.
6. Assess the impact of organizational culture on employee behavior.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Organisational Theory and Behaviour

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Organisation · 2 hours

     Read the unit introduction to understand the scope of organizational theory and behavior.. Define 'organization' and identify its key features.. Differentiate between various types of organizations with examples..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Organisational Theory and Behaviour

   • Unit 2: Classical Organisation Theory · 2 hours

     Study the underlying assumptions of classical organization theory.. Identify and describe the contributions of Adam Smith, Frederick Winslow Taylor, and Henri Fayol.. Analyze the principles of scientific management and bureaucracy..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Organisational Theory and Behaviour

   • Unit 3: Neo-Classical Organisation Theory · 2 hours

     Examine the underlying assumptions of neo-classical organization theory.. Discuss the contributions of Chester Bernard, Robert Merton, and Herbert A. Simon.. Compare and contrast classical and neo-classical organizational theories..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Organisational Theory and Behaviour

   • Unit 4: Human Resource/Organisational Behaviour Perspective · 2 hours

     Explore the assumptions of the human resource/organizational behavior perspective.. Analyze the Hawthorne experiments and their impact on organizational behavior.. Discuss Maslow's hierarchy of needs and McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction to Organisational Theory and Behaviour

   • Unit 5: Modern Structural Organisation Theory · 2 hours

     Understand the assumptions of modern structural organization theory.. Examine the contributions of Tom Burns, G.M. Stalker, and Henry Mintzberg.. Compare and contrast mechanistic and organic systems of organization..

6. Week 6Module 1: Introduction to Organisational Theory and Behaviour

   • Unit 6: Systems Theories of Organisation · 2 hours

     Study the assumptions of the systems theory of organization.. Discuss the contributions of Daniel Katz, Robert Kahn, and James D. Thompson.. Analyze organizations as open systems and their interaction with the environment..

7. Week 7Module 2: Individual Behaviour

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Organisational Behaviour · 2 hours

     Define organizational behavior and its importance in management.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities for organizational behavior in today's environment.. Explore the impact of economic pressures, globalization, and workforce diversity..

8. Week 8Module 2: Individual Behaviour

   • Unit 2: Personality · 2 hours

     Explain the meaning of personality and its determinants.. Identify and classify personality traits using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Big Five Personality Model.. Discuss other personality traits relevant to organizational behavior..

9. Week 9Module 2: Individual Behaviour

   • Unit 3: Perceptions and Individual Decision-Making · 2 hours

     Define perception and identify the factors that influence it.. Discuss common shortcuts in person perception and their impact on organizational behavior.. Explain decision-making in organizations and identify common biases and errors..

10. Week 10Module 2: Individual Behaviour

    • Unit 4: Job Satisfaction · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning of job satisfaction and identify its sources.. Discuss potential responses of dissatisfied workers and their impact on organizational performance.. Analyze the effect of job satisfaction on important work variables..

11. Week 11Module 2: Individual Behaviour

    • Unit 5: Emotions and Mood · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning of emotions and moods and differentiate between them.. Identify basic emotions and discuss their functions in the workplace.. Explain emotional labor, emotional intelligence, and emotional regulation..

12. Week 12Module 2: Individual Behaviour

    • Unit 6: Motivation · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning of motivation and its importance in organizational behavior.. Discuss early theories of motivation, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs and McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.. Explain contemporary theories of motivation, such as self-determination theory and equity theory..

13. Week 13Module 3: Group Behaviour

    • Unit 1: Foundations of Group Behaviour · 4 hours

      Review all modules and units covered in the course.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examination.. Consult additional resources for clarification on difficult topics..

    • Unit 2: Communications · 4 hours

      Review all modules and units covered in the course.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examination.. Consult additional resources for clarification on difficult topics..