Introduction to organizations and individuals:
What is an organization, components of organization, nature and variety of organizations (in terms of objectives, structure etc.), models of analyzing organizational phenomena, organizational and business variables, organizations in the Indian context, institutions and structures, basic roles in an organization, etc. perceptions, attitudes, motives (achievement, power and affiliation), commitment, values, creativity, and other personality factors, profile of a manager and a entrepreneur. Interpersonal and group processes:
Interpersonal trust, understanding the other person from his/her point of view, interpersonal communication, listening, feedback, counseling, transactional analysis, self-fulfilling prophecy, etc., leadership, motivating people, working as a member of a team, team functioning, team decision-making, team conflict resolution, team problem solving.
Organizational structure and integrating interpersonal and group dynamics elements of structure, functions of structures, determinants of structures, dysfunctionalities of structures, structure - technology?environment-people relationships, principles underlying design of organizations, organizational politics, issues of power and authority, organizational communications, organizational change, integrating cases (s). Case method and lectures should be supplemented with a variety of other methodologies such as feedback on questionnaires and tests, role plays, and behavior simulation exercise. References:
1. Jit S Chandan "Organizational Behavior", Vikas
2. M.N. Mishra :Organization Behavior", Vikas
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5. Hersey and Blanchard (6th ed.). "Management of organizational behavior L utilising human resources", Prentice Hall of India Pv1. Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.
6. Robbins (4th ed.), "Essentials of organizational behavior", Prentice
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7. Luthans Fred., "Organizational Behavior", McGraw Hill, 1998.