Interventions in Organizational Behaviour (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24PSY324 (C)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop skills to diagnose organizational issues and implement appropriate behavioral interventions and enhance abilities to evaluate the impact of interventions on organizational performance and culture.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24PSY324(C)

 

 

Interventions in Organizational Behaviour

 

 

CO127: Understand and identify the emerging trends and types of Human Resource Information Systems in organizational contexts.

CO128: Comprehend and learn to conduct effective performance evaluations and understand the impact of rewards on behavior and employee perception.

CO129: Understand the development of effective teams, their roles, and factors influencing their effectiveness.

CO130: Synthesize information into applying positive approaches to real-life scenarios, fostering personal and professional growth.

CO131: Analyze the complexities of corporate restructuring and organizational change and develop strategies to address associated challenges.

CO132 : Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Human Resource Information System

Nature, Framework, Benefits, Trends case study – Types of HRIS in use.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Performance Appraisal Systems

Purpose, performance evaluation, system, problems in objectivity, appraisal interview, effect of rewards on behaviour and perception of rewards. Case Study

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Culture Changing Management

Model, case study. Effective teams – Team development, roles, effectiveness, Case study.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Positive Perspective

Historical perspective, categories of positive approach, positive thinking, Interventions. 5 Case Study

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Corporate Restructuring

Mergers & Acquisitions – Process, behavioural issues. Case Study

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings

  • Kaila H.L. (2011). Organisational Behaviour and HRM (3rd Ed). Delhi:AITBS Publishers.
  • Khandwalla, P. N. (1994). Designing Organisational Effectiveness. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
  • Hollway, W. (1991). Work Psychology and Organisational Behaviour: Managing the Individual at work. New Delhi: Sage.
  • Muchinksy, P. M. 1997). Psychology Applied to Work: An Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology. California:  Brooks Cole.
  • Pareek U. (2010). Understanding Organisational Behaviour (2ndEd). New Delhi: Oxford University Press.

 

Suggested Readings

  • Gann, D. M., & Dodgson, M. (2018). The Playful Entrepreneur: How to Adapt and Thrive in Uncertain Times. Yale University Press. EISBN: 978-0-30024-068-9.
  • Neufeld, E. P. (1969). A Global Corporation: A History of the International Development of Massey-Ferguson Limited. University of Toronto Press. EISBN: 978-1-48758-613-3.
  • Rao, T.V. (1990). Human Resource Development. New Delhi: U.B.S.
  • Robbins, S. P. (1980). Organisational Behaviour: Concepts, Controversies and applications. New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
  • Vroom, V. H., & Yetton, P. W. (1973). Leadership and Decision-Making. University of Pittsburgh Press. EISBN: 978-0-82297-414-7.
  • Ward, D. (2010). A New Brand of Business. Temple University Press. EISBN: 978-1-43990-017-8. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt14bt4qg

 

E-Resources

  • Organisational-behaviour-individuals-groups-and-organisation-e176370524.html
  • Management-organisational-behaviour-e176294294.html
  • Human-resources-management-set-concepts-methodologies-tools-and-applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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