CIM337 Organizational Behaviour Syllabus:

CIM337 Organizational Behaviour Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To learn the basic concepts of purpose of organizational behaviour
• To understand the concepts of individual behaviour
• To understand the concepts of group behaviour
• To ability to know about the leadership and behaviour
• To understand the concepts of dynamic organizational behaviour

UNIT I FOCUS AND PURPOSE

Definition, need and importance of organizational behaviour – Nature and scope – Frame work – Organizational behaviour models.

UNIT II INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR

Personality – types – Factors influencing personality – Theories – Learning – Types of learners – The learning process – Learning theories – Organizational behaviour modification. Misbehaviour – Types – Management Intervention. Emotions – Emotional Labour – Emotional Intelligence – Theories. Attitudes – Characteristics – Components – Formation – Measurement- Values. Perceptions – Importance – Factors influencing perception – Interpersonal perceptionImpression Management. Motivation – importance – Types – Effects on work behavior.

UNIT III GROUP BEHAVIOUR

Organization structure – Formation – Groups in organizations – Influence – Group dynamics – Emergence of informal leaders and working norms – Group decision making techniques – Team building – Interpersonal relations – Communication – Control.

UNIT IV LEADERSHIP AND POWER

Meaning – Importance – Leadership styles – Theories – Leaders Vs Managers – Sources of power – Power centers – Power and Politics.

UNIT V DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Organizational culture and climate – Factors affecting organizational climate – Importance. Job satisfaction – Determinants – Measurements – Influence on behavior. Organizational change – Importance – Stability Vs Change – Proactive Vs Reaction change – the change process – Resistance to change – Managing change. Stress – Work Stressors – Prevention and Management of stress – Balancing work and Life. Organizational development – Characteristics – objectives –. Organizational effectiveness

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Learning the basic concepts of purpose of organizational behaviour
CO2: Understanding the concepts of individual behaviour
CO3: Understanding the concepts of group behaviour
CO4:Ability to know about the leadership and behaviour
CO5:Understanding the concepts of dynamic organizational behaviour

TEXT BOOKS

1. Stephen P. Robins, Organisational Behavior, PHI Learning / Pearson Education, 11th edition, 2008.
2. Fred Luthans, Organisational Behavior, McGraw Hill, 11th Edition, 2001.

REFERENCES

1. Schermerhorn, Hunt and Osborn, Organisational behavior, John Wiley, 9th Edition, 2008.
2. Udai Pareek, Understanding Organisational Behaviour, 2nd Edition, Oxford Higher Education, 2004.
3. Mc Shane & Von Glinov, Organisational Behaviour, 4th Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2007.
4. Hellrigal, Slocum and Woodman, Organisational Behavior, Cengage Learning, 11th Edition 2007.
5. Ivancevich, Konopaske & Maheson, Oranisational Behaviour & Management, 7th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008.