Organisational Dynamics

Paper Code: 
PSY 225 C
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO76: Understanding the integration of the concept of motivation and behaviour of individuals within organisations and explaining the effect of introducing organisational change and culture in working relationships within the organisations.

CO77: Evaluating the group behaviour management principles & techniques, and complexities pertaining to organisations.

CO78: Identifying and comparing multiple perspectives on people and work in organisations.

CO79: Navigating systemic dynamics at the individual, team, and organisational levels.

CO80: Application of introductory level several generic skills important for future academic study and professional practice.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

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

  

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Motivation

Early Theories of Motivation, Contemporary Theories of Motivation, Motivating by Job Design: The Job Characteristics Model, Employee Involvement, Motivational Application through Job Design.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Groups and Teams

The Nature of Groups, The Dynamics of Informal Groups, The Dysfunctions of Groups and Teams, Types of Teams, Creating Effective Teams, Turning Individuals into Team Players.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Leadership

Definition, Historical development of Leadership, Traditional Theories of Leadership, Modern Theoretical Processes of Leadership, Leadership Styles, The Roles and Activities of Leadership, Leadership Skills.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Power and Politics

Contrasting Leadership and Power, Bases of Power, Dependence: The Key to Power, Power Tactics, Sexual Harassment: Unequal Power in the Workplace, Organizational Politics, Causes and Consequences of Political Behavior, Political Implications of Power, The Ethics of Behaving Politically, Case of Empowerment

12.00
Unit V: 
Organisational Change and Stress Management

Forces for Change, Planned Change, Resistance to Change, Approaches to Managing Organisational Change, Creating a Culture for Change. Work Stress and Its Management - The Causes of Stress, Intraindividual Conflict, Interactive Conflict, The Effects of Stress and Intraindividual Conflict, Coping Strategies for Stress and Conflict

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Luthans, F. (2013). Organisational Behaviour- An evidence-based approach. (12th Ed) New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill,
  • Robbins, S.P., Timothy A.J and Vohra N. (2013). Organisational Behaviour (15th Ed.) Noida: Pearson India Education.
  • Schultz D.P. and Schultz, S.E. (1998). Psychology and Industry Today: An Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology (6th Edition). NY: Mac Millen.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings

  • Hollway, W. (1991). Work Psychology and Organisational Behaviour: Managing the Individual at work. New Delhi: Sage.
  • Khandwalla, P. N. (1994). Designing Organisational Effectiveness. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
  • Muchinksy, P. M. 1997). Psychology Applied to Work: An Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology. California:  Brooks Cole.
  • 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. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctv6hp30m
  • 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. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3138/j.ctv5j03qh

E-Resources

  • ResearchGate
  • JSTOR
  • Proquest
  • Shodhganga
  • Delnet
  • Google Scholar
  • National Digital Library (NPTEL)
  • Academia

Journals

  • Perspectives on Psychological Science
  • Psychological Bulletin
  • Psychological Sciences
  • Psychology of Leaders and Leadership
  • Journal of Organisational Behaviour
  • Journal of Business and Psychology

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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