Management Concepts And Organisational Behaviour

Syllabus

BA4102: Management Concepts and Organisational Behaviour

Unit I:  Nature and Theories of Management                                                                                          9

Evolution of Management Thought-Classical, Behavioural and Management Science Approaches Management- Meaning, Levels, Management as an Art or Science, Managerial Functions and Roles, Evolution of Management Theory- Classical Era- Contribution of F.W.Taylor, Henri Fayol, Neo-Classical- Mayo & Hawthorne Experiments. Modern Era – System & Contingency Approach Managerial Skills.

Unit II: Planning and Organising                                                                                                             9

Planning - Steps in Planning Process - Scope and Limitations - Forecasting and Types of Planning - Characteristics of a Sound Plan - Management by Objectives (MBO) - Policies and Strategies - Scope and Formulation - Decision Making - Types, Techniques and Processes.

Organisation Structure and Design - Authority and Responsibility Relationships - Delegation of Authority and Decentralisation - Interdepartmental Coordination - Impact of Technology on Organisational design - Mechanistic vs Adoptive Structures - Formal and Informal Organisation. Control: Meaning, Function, Process and Types of Control.

Unit III: Individual Behaviour                                                                                                                 9

Meaning of Organisational Behaviour, Contributing Disciplines, Importance of Organisational Behaviour, Perception and Learning - Personality and Individual Differences - Motivation Theories and Job Performance - Values, Attitudes and Beliefs - Communication Types-Process - Barriers - Making Communication Effective.

Unit IV: Group Behaviour                                                                                                                        9

Groups and Teams: Definition, Difference between Groups and Teams, Stages of Group Development, Group Cohesiveness, Types of Teams, Group Dynamics - Leadership - Styles - Approaches - Power and Politics - Organisational Structure - Organisational Climate and Culture, Conflict: concept, sources, Types, Stages of conflict, Management of conflict Organisational Change and Development.

Unit V: Emerging Aspects of Organisational Behaviour                                                                         9

Comparative Management Styles and Approaches - Japanese Management Practices Organisational Creativity and Innovation - Organisational Behaviour Across Cultures - Conditions Affecting Cross Cultural Organisational Operations, Managing International Workforce, Productivity and Cultural Contingencies, Cross Cultural Communication, Management of Diversity