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Management-I (Organizational Behavior)

24HUT455 · S4 · 4 credits

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Module 01Introduction to Organizational behavior (8 hrs)expand

Organizational behavior-Definition, Nature and Scope, Theoretical foundations of organizational behavior. Environmental context – Diversity in the workplace, Ethics and ethical behavior in organizations. Organizational context – Foundations, Modern Organizational Design, Organizational Culture, Reward Systems.

Module 02Cognitive Processes of Organizational behavior (8 hrs)expand

Personality, Role of Heredity and the brain, Perception process, Social Perception, Employee Attitudes. Motivational needs and processes- Motivation process, Theories of Motivation. Positive organizational behavior- Positive Psychology, Self efficacy, Optimism, Hope, Resiliency, Psychological Capital, Emotional intelligence.

Module 03Communication, Decision making, Stress and Conflict Management (7 hrs)expand

Communication - Definition, Types, Interactive communication in organizations. Decision Making- Decision making process, Behavioral and Participative decision making, Creativity and group decision making. Stress and Conflict- Emergence, Causes, Meaning and types of conflict, Strategies to cope with stress and conflict.

Module 04Empowerment and Team work (6 hrs)expand

Power and Politics- Meaning and types of power, Contingency approaches to power, Empowerment, Political implications of power. Groups and Teams – Meaning and types of groups, Dynamics of informal groups, Dysfunctions of groups and teams, Work teams.

Module 05Leadership and Organizational Culture (7 hrs)expand

Leadership - Introduction, Traditional and modern theories of Leadership. Organizational culture - Elements of Organizational Culture, Hofstede’s culture typology. Organizational change- Resistance to change, Four approaches to organizational change.

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