Organizational Dynamics

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

Course Objectives :

  • To introduce behavioral science principles and practices in organizational psychology.

Course Outcomes:

  • CO70: Understanding the integration of the concept of motivation and behaviour of individuals within organizations
  • CO71: Explaining the effect of introducing organizational change and culture in working relationships within the organizations.
  • CO72: Evaluating the group behaviour management principles & techniques, and complexities pertaining to organizations.
  • CO73: Identifying and comparing multiple perspectives on people and work in organizations.
  • CO74: Navigating systemic dynamics at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
  • CO75: Application of introductory level several generic skills important for future academic study and professional practice.

 

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: 
Organizational Change and Stress Management:

 Forces for Change, Planned Change, Resistance to Change, Approaches to Managing Organizational 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). Organizational Behavior- An evidence based approach. (12th Ed) New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
  • Robbins S.P., Timothy A.J and Vohra N. (2013). Organizational Behavior (15th Ed.) Noida: Pearson India Education.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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