Unit 1:    a) Theory

Introduction to OB: Definition, Nature, : Evolution of Organisational Behaviour Approach – Historical Perspective – From Robert Owen(1825) to Elton Mayo(1925), Disciplines Contributing to OB – Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Psychology, Economics & Political Science; Approaches to the Study of OB -Human Resource Approach, Contingency Approach, Productivity Approach, and System Approach.

10 Hours

                b) Practical

Identify the Factors Influencing Individual Desirable and Undesirable Behaviour (Individual Behaviour is Influenced by Number of Factors viz. Working Conditions, Leadership, Colleagues, Social Factors and the Like) and Present them Before Class for its Validity.

5 Hours

Unit 2:    a) Theory

Micro Perspectives of OB: Individual Behaviour: Personal Factors-Biographical Characteristics & Learned Characteristics, Environmental Factor & Organisational Factors. Personality- Concept, Determinants of Personality Personality Theories – Sigmund Freud, Erikson, Chris Argyris, Types of Personality – Type A & type B Learning & Perception- Meaning, Nature & Process. Learning- Meaning, Theories & Principles; Attitude-Concept, Components of Attitude, Formation of Attitude, Values- Concept, Types of Values, Sources of Values.

10 Hours

                b) Practical

Individual Introspection to Know Personality Traits Negative – Positive, Study its Consequences. Suggest Remedial Measures to Transform Negative Traits to Positive. Present the Same Before Class for its Validity.

5 Hours

Unit 3:    a) Theory

Micro & Macro Dynamics of OB: Motivation-Concept, Types of Motives, Theories of Motivation A. H. Maslow, Herzberg, Elderfer, McClelland, Vroom, Theory Z; Individual Conflict &Group Interpersonal Conflict, Conflict Resolution. Group - Definition, Importance, Types of Groups. Stages of Group Formation. Group Dynamics – Factors Affecting Group Dynamics. Behavioural Problems in Group Communication Process. Stress–Causes Effect & Coping Strategy, Leadership Styles – Autocratic, Democratic, Lassez-Fair; Theories of Leadership- Behavioural- Managerial Grid, Situational-Harsey Blanchard, Fiedler’s LPC Contingency Theory, Contemporary Issues in Leadership- Transactional and Transformational, Roles & Activities of Leadership.

10 Hours

                b) Practical

Visit an Organization to know Motivational Technique so as to Find Out its Correlation with Individual Productivity. Discuss Theoretical Motivational Techniques with Decision Maker in Respective Unit for its Possible Consequences on Individual Behaviour and Productivity.

5 Hours

Unit 4:    a) Theory

Macro Perspective of OB: Organisational Culture- Meaning, Impact of Organisational Culture, Organisational Change- Process, Resistance to Change, How to Overcome Resistance to Change. Organisational Development- OD Techniques- Sensitivity Training, Survey Feedback, Process Consultation, Team Building.

10 Hours

                b) Practical

Visit an Organisation to Study its Vision, Mission and Objective to Crystallize Organisational Culture. Study Organisational Development Techniques Implemented in the Same Organisation.

5 Hours