Organizational behavior involves studying individual as well as group performance within an organization. In this area of study, human behavior at the work place is closely studied to see its impact on job structure, performance, communication, motivation, leadership, etc.
Historical Evolution of Organisational Behaviour
Historical Development of Organisational Behaviour, Events Instrumental in the Development of Organisational Behaviour – The Great Depression, The Rise of Trade Unionism, Hawthorne Experiments, Impact of Organisational Behaviour on Organisational Environment, Emerging Concerns in Organisational Behaviour
Understanding Organisational Behaviour
Fundamental Concepts of Organisational Behaviour, Models of Organisational Behaviour
Perception
Significance of Perception, Principles of Perceptual Selection – External Attention Factors, Internal Set Factors, Perceptual Set in Organisational Settings, Characteristics or Perceiver and Perceived
Personality
Definition of Personality, Determinants of Personality, Personality Theories – Intrapsychic Theory, Type Theories, Trait Theories, Social Learning Theory, Self Theory, Personality and Organisation, Personality Structure, Personality and Behaviour
Attitudes
Nature of Attitude, Arousal of Attitude, Attitudes and Values, Attitudes and Opinions, Attitudes, Beliefs and Ideology, Attitudes and Prejudices, Characteristics of Attitude, Attitude Formation, Measurement of Attitude – Problems in Attitude Measurement, Changing Attitudes, Attitudes and Behaviour – Sources of Job Satisfaction, Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance, Commitment to Organisation
Motivation: The Driving Forces of Human Behaviour
Characteristics and Classification of Motives, Intrapersonal Conflicts – Defence Mechanism, Money as a Motivator
Work Motivation Theories
Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Need Hierarchy – Criticism of Maslow’s Theory, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of Motivation – Criticism of Herzberg’s Theory, Alderfer’s ERG Theory, Vroom’s Expectancy Theory of Motivation, The Porter-Lawler Model, Equity Theory of Work Motivation, Attribution Theory, Theory X and Theory Y, Pygmalion in Management
Morale
Indicators of Morale, Various Aspects of Morale, Improving Employee Morale
Work and Conditions of Work
Relationship among Job Characteristics, Working Performance, Characteristics of Work, Creating a Favourable Work Environment
Conflict Management
Levels of Conflict in Organisational Behaviour, Types of Conflict, Interpersonal Conflict Handling Styles, Intrapersonal Conflict and ways to Manage Intrapersonal Conflict, Negotiations in Conflict Management, Mediation
Group Dynamics
Classification of Groups, Teams and types of teams, Developmental Stages of Groups, Influences on Team Effectiveness, Team Diversity, Groupthink and Remedies to Overcome Groupthink, Group Maturity, Groups: A Sociological View, Effective Team Working
Stress Management
Types of Stress and Stressors, Management of Stress, Ways to Overcome Stress
Leadership
Classic Studies on Leadership, Leadership Skills, Leadership Styles – Managerial Grid, Rensis Liken’s Four Systems Management, Leadership Behaviour Continum, Theories of Leadership.
Management of Organisational Change
Forces for Change, Organisational Resistance to Change, Planning to overcome Change.
Organisational Culture
Development and Levels of Organisational Culture, Types of Corporate Culture – Performance and Organisational Culture, Benefits of a Strong Organisational Culture, Managing Cultural Diversity, How Employees Absorb an Organisational Culture, Matching People with Cultures, Concept of Organisational Socialisation.
Organisational Power and Politics
Dependency Theory of Power, Dependency, Power and Bargaining Outcomes, Bases and Sources of Power, Effective use of Power, Political Behaviour and Organisational Politics, Personality and Political Behaviour.
Organizational Behavior Theories
Here are some popular organizational behaviour theories:
Frederick Taylor’s scientific management theory
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