Organizational Dynamics (Optional)

Paper Code: 
Psy 225 C
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):   

This course will enable the students to –

 

  1. To introduce behavioural science principles and practices in organizational psychology.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSY 225(C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organizational Dynamics

The students will be able to –

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.

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: 
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: 
2019-20
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