Principles of Organizational Behaviour (Optional)

Paper Code: 
PSY 125 (Group C)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To understand the concepts, nature and principles of organizational behavior.

12.00
Unit I: 
The Foundation For Organizational Behavior

The Challenges facing management today; Introduction to Organizational Behavior; Cognitive Framework; Behavior Framework; Social learning framework and Organizational Behavior framework,  History of Organizational Behavior.

12.00
Unit II: 
Organizational Theories

Classical, Modern Theory, Theory X, Y, Z.

12.00
Unit III: 
Nature of Organizational Culture

Definition, uniformity, types, Creating and maintaining a culture, Changing organizational Culture, Organization Climate.

12.00
Unit IV: 
Communication

Model, Functions, Channels, Communication fundamentals : Direction of communication, formal v/s informal network,  Non-verbal communication, barriers to effective communication, Key communication skills : Active listening and feedback, Effective communication management.

12.00
Unit V: 
Decision Making

Nature of decision making, Behavioral decision-making : decision rationality, Models, decision making techniques : Traditional Participative technique and Modern Participative Technique. 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Luthans F (2005) Organizational Behavior. (11th Ed) Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi.
  2. Steven, I. McShane Marayann. Von Glinow (2003) Organizational Behavior 2nd Edition. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
  3. Pareek, U. (2004) Understanding Organizational Behavior. Oxford University Press. New Delhi.
  4. Robbins S.P. (2005), Organizational Behavior: Concepts, Controversies and Applications (11th Ed.) Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
References: 
  1. Aadmot, M.G. (2000) Applied Industrial Organizational Psychology (3rd & 4th Ed.) Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
  2. Anderson, Neil Simangil, The Visweswaran C. (2002) Handbook of Industrial Work and Organizational Psychology, Vol.-2 Organizational Psychology, New Sage, Publications, New Delhi.
  3. Brooks (1999) Organizational Behavior Individuals, Group and the Organization Financial Times, London.
  4. Carrel, Micheal R : Jennings, Daniel, F & Heaurin, Christina (1997) Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior, Prentice Hall International , Inc. New Dehli.
  5. Greenberg, J Baron, R.A. (1997) Behavior in Organizations : Understanding and Managing the Human Side of Work. (6th Ed.), Prentice Hall International New Delhi.
  6. Hellriegel, D.L. and Slocum, J.W. (2004) Organizational Behavior (10th Ed) South Western/Thomson Learning.
  7. Landy, F.J. and Conte, J.M. (2001). Work in the 21st Century. An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology. (International Ed.) New York : McGraw Hill.
  8. Mamoria, C.B. (2002) Personnel Management, Himalaya Publishing House.
  9. Moorhead G and Griffin R. (1999) Organizational Behavior : Managing People and Organizations (5th Ed) AITBs Publishers, New Delhi.
  10. Nelson, D.B. and Quick J.C. (2005) Understanding Organizational Behavior (2nd Edition) South Western Thomson Learning.
  11. Organ D.W., Podsakoff, P.M. and Mackenzie, S.B. (2005) Organizational Citizenship Behavior : Its Nature, Antecedents and Consequences. Sage Publications New Delhi.
  12. Pestonjee, D.M. (1999) Stress and Coping : The Indian Experience. 2nd Edition. Sage Publication New Delhi.
  13. Sayeed, O.B. (2001) Organizational Commitment and Conflict. Sage Publications, New Delhi.
  14. Sayeed, O.B. and Pareek (2000) Actualizing Managerial Roles: Studies in Role Efficiency. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
  15. Shani, A.R. Lau, J.B. (2000). Behavior in Organizations: An Experimental Approach  (8th Ed.) McGraw Hill, New York.
  16. Singh, D (2003) Emotional Intelligence at Work: A Professional Guide Response Book : New Delhi.
     
Academic Year: 
2018-19
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