Management Concepts & Organizational Behavior MBA First Semester Anna University

                                     Syllabus

MB25C02

MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Fundamentals of Management and Evolutionary Theories: Evolution of Management Thought-Classical, Behavioral 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, NeoClassical-Mayo & Hawthorne Experiments. Modern Era, System & Contingency Approach Managerial Skills.

Planning, Decision-Making and Organizing for Effectiveness: Planning - Steps in Planning Process - Scope and Limitations - Forecasting and types of Planning - Characteristics of a Sound Plan - Management by OBJECTIVE (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.

Fundamentals of Control and Modern Approaches: Impact of Technology on Organisational Design - Mechanistic vs Adoptive Structures - Formal and Informal Organisation. Control: Meaning, Function, Process and Types of Control.

Individual Behavior in Organizations: Meaning of Organizational Behavior, Contributing Disciplines, Importance of Organizational Behavior, Perception and Learning - Personality and Individual Differences - Motivation theories and Job Performance - Values, Attitudes and Beliefs - Communication Types-Process - Barriers - Making Communication Effective.

Group Dynamics, Leadership and Organizational Culture: 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.

Contemporary Perspectives in Organizational Behavior: Comparative Management Styles and Approaches - Japanese Management Practices Organisational Creativity and Innovation - Organizational Behavior Across Cultures- Conditions Affecting Cross Cultural Organizational Operations, Managing International Workforce, Productivity and cultural contingencies, Cross Cultural Communication, Management of Diversity.

Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 40%, End Semester Examinations: 60%.

Assessment Methodology: Written Test I & II (60%) Assignment, Presentation, Case Study, Quiz, Simulation, Online Certification, Seminar, Mini project (40%)