MBA607 : Micro Organisational Behaviour

L 3 Version No.: Course Prerequisite: Nil

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Objectives: To understand, appreciate and effectively manage individual & group behaviour in organizations.

Expected Outcome: Conceptual clarity, enhanced awareness and effective management of self, others and groups. CONTENTS Unit Description Introduction & History of Organizational Behaviour Individual Dimensions of Behavior Individual Behaviour & Personality Perception & Communication Motivation in the Workplace Emotions in the Workplace Interpersonal Conflicts & Negotiations Power & Influence in Organizations Gender & Diversity in Organizations Managerial Creativity Group Dynamics Team Effectiveness High Performance Teams Team Structure, Processes & Culture Team Building Dysfunctional Behaviour Hours 2 4 4 6 4 2 6 2

Text Books

1. McShane, Ven Glinow & Radha Sharma 2006, Organizational Behavior 4th edition .McGraw-Hill
Reference Books: 1. Stephen Robbins, 2004, Organisation Behaviour, 10th Edition, Pearson Education Mode of Evaluation: Mid Term, End Term and any of these following components Mini Projects / Seminars / Quizzes(announced and / or unannounced case analysis and case discussion / Term Paper Class Participation / Assessment of Class Notes etc. Recommended by the Board of Studies on: Date of Approval by the Academic Council:

Micro Organizational Behaviour VIT Business School Trimester 1, June to September 2010
Faculty: H.Ramaseshan Learning Outcomes 1. Understanding of self, individual determinants of interpersonal and intrapersonal behaviour

2. How to become an effective team player 3. Ability to relate individual performance and team performance for organizational effectiveness

4. to be able to apply the components learnt in this course in managing workplace

situations Contents Session Title Introduction to OB Indivitdual Behaviour in the workplace Personality Perception & Learning Motivation Emotions & Emotional Intelligence Communication Interpersonal, Team & Organization Stress Management Decision Making Mid Term Managerial Creativity & Blocks to Creativity Interpersonal Conflict Negotiations Foundations of Team Dynamics Building a High Performance Team Power & Influence Leadership Theories & Practice Gender & Diversity Dysfunctional Behaviour Textbook Stephen P.Robbins McShane, S.L., Von Glinow, A.A., & Sharma R.R. 2008. Organizational Behaviour. TataMcGraw Hill. Additional Readings Additional readings and case studies will be provided time to time. References Udai Pareek, 2004. Organizational Behaviour, Oxford India. Evaluation Quizzes (4) (incl.2 surprise quizzes) Assignments Self Reflective Diary Group Video presentation Mid Term End Term Exam 10 marks 10 marks 10 marks 10 marks 20 marks 40 marks No of Sessions 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 Text Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 11 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 12 Chapter 14 Note 2 Add Reading

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