Human And Organizational Behaviour

1. Define and apply key concepts of organizational behaviour.
2. Analyze individual and group dynamics in organizational settings.
3. Evaluate different leadership theories and styles.
4. Design effective organizational structures.
5. Manage organizational change and development processes.
6. Apply ethical considerations in organizational decision-making.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Nature and Functions of Organizational Theory

   • Unit 1: Overview of Organisational Behaviour · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to Organisational Behaviour.. Understand the genesis, needs, and goals of organisational behaviour.. Familiarize yourself with the approaches and perspectives of organisational behaviour..

2. Week 2Module 1: Nature and Functions of Organizational Theory

   • Unit 2: A Conceptual Model of Human Behaviour · 2 hours

     Review the various models of human behaviour.. Focus on the Psychoanalytic, Existentialistic, Cognitive, and Behaviourist models.. Understand the conceptual framework for studying organisational behaviour..

3. Week 3Module 1: Nature and Functions of Organizational Theory

   • Unit 3: Images and perceptions of organization as open and social system · 2 hours

     Examine Boulding’s Typology of system complexity.. Understand the link between this typology and organisation theory and social sciences.. Describe the concept of thinking about organisations as open systems..

4. Week 4Module 1: Nature and Functions of Organizational Theory

   • Unit 4: Organizational Goals · 2 hours

     Learn how to develop SMART goals for an organisation.. Understand the different types of goals and their use in marketing planning.. Apply goal-setting principles to improve organisational performance..

5. Week 5Module 1: Nature and Functions of Organizational Theory

   • Unit 5: Managing Workforce Diversity · 2 hours

     Define diversity and its importance in the workplace.. Discuss total quality management and its impact on behaviour at work.. Explain the concepts of objective knowledge and self-development..

6. Week 6Model 2: Foundations of Organizational Behaviour

   • Unit 1: Individuals and Groups in Organizations · 2 hours

     Explain the types of social groups and their significance.. Discuss the concepts of territory and dominance in group dynamics.. Understand the process of recruitment and group development..

7. Week 7Model 2: Foundations of Organizational Behaviour

   • Unit 2: Informal Organization · 2 hours

     Differentiate between formal and informal organisations.. State the functions, advantages, and disadvantages of informal groups.. Explain business approaches and related concepts in informal organisations..

8. Week 8Model 2: Foundations of Organizational Behaviour

   • Unit 3: Attitudes of Individuals · 2 hours

     Define attitude and describe the ABC model of attitude.. Explain attitude formation and its relationship to behaviour.. Discuss work attitudes and job satisfaction..

9. Week 9Model 2: Foundations of Organizational Behaviour

   • Unit 4: Personality Theories · 2 hours

     Define personality and discuss personality theories.. State and describe personality characteristics in organisations.. Discuss cultural differences and how to develop cross-cultural sensitivity..

10. Week 10Model 2: Foundations of Organizational Behaviour

    • Unit 5: Power and Authority · 2 hours

      Define power, authority, and control.. List and explain the three types of authority and control.. Discuss power and legitimacy, psychology of authority, and how to exercise authority..

11. Week 11MODULE 3: FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

    • Unit 1: Determinants of Structure · 2 hours

      Explain the determinants of structure.. Discuss contingency theory and its components.. Describe the components of the environment and their impact on organisational structure..

12. Week 12MODULE 3: FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

    • Unit 2: Models of Organisational Structure · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning of organisational structure.. Identify and explain levels of organisation structure.. Discuss dimensions of people-organisation relationship..

13. Week 13MODULE 3: FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

    • Unit 3: Centralization and Decentralization · 2 hours

      Define and differentiate between centralisation and decentralisation.. List and explain the advantages and disadvantages of centralisation and decentralisation.. Discuss the guiding principles in centralising or decentralising an organisation..

    • Unit 4: Organizational Leadership · 2 hours

      Discuss the theories and styles of leadership.. Explain the role of emotions in leadership.. Differentiate between transactional and transformational leadership..