Mba Organisational Behaviour Madras University Syllabus
Mba Organisational Behaviour Madras University Syllabus
Mba Organisational Behaviour Madras University Syllabus
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
UNIT - I
Introduction to OrganisationalBehaviour: Historical background of OB - Relevance of
OB to management functions Contributing disciplines - Challenges
Personality: Determinants Assessment Trait Theories Psychoanalytical social
learning Personality-Job fit.
Perception: Process Distortions Factors influencing perception
UNIT - II
Learning: Classical, Operant and Social Cognitive Approaches Managerial
implications.
Emotions and Emotional Intelligence
Attitudes and Values: Attitude-Behaviour Relationship Sources of Attitude Work
related Attitudes.
Motivation: Early Theories and Contemporary theories - Motivation at work - Designing
Motivating Jobs
UNIT - III
Group Dynamics Foundations of Group Behaviour Group and Team - Stages of
Group DevelopmentFactors affecting Group and Team Performance - Group Decision
making - Intergroup relations.
Interpersonal Communication Communication Process Barriers to Communication
Guidelines for Effective Communication
UNIT - IV
Leadership Trait, Behavioural and Contingency theories
Power and Politics: Sources of Power Political Behaviour in Organisations Managing
Politics.
Conflict and Negotiation: Sources and Types of Conflict Negotiation Strategies
Negotiation Process
UNIT V
Work Stress: Stressors in the Workplace Individual Differences on Experiencing Stress
- Managing Workplace Stress.
Organisational Culture and Climate: Concept Creating and Sustaining Culture Types
of Organisational Culture