Leadership and Organizational Behavior/BBA/Third sem
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to;
- Develop basic understanding of organizational behavior
- Apply different dimensions of organizational behavior in organizational system and
procedures
- Understand the importance and basic concepts of leadership
- Know the issues and approaches of leadership and their importance for organizational
success
Unit- 1Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Concept of organizational behavior; Organizational behavior system; Levels of OB analysis; Basic assumptions of organizational behavior; Contributing disciplines to the field of organizational behavior; Mental process: beliefs, attitudes, values, needs, motives and behavior; Emotions and Cognitive dissonance; New challenges for manager in the field of OB.
Unit- 2Perception and Learning
Concept of perception; Factors affecting perception; Attribution theory; Attribution errors; Perception and individual decision making; Concept of learning; Learning theories; Factors influencing learning; Behavior modification.
Unit- 3Personality and Job Satisfaction
Concept of personality; Determinants of personality; Big Five Personality Traits; linking an individual's personality and values to the workplace; Major personality attributes influencing organizational behavior; Concept and role of job satisfaction; Measuring job satisfaction; Effects of job satisfaction on employees’ performance.
Unit- 4Organizational Conflict and Stress
Concept of organizational conflict; Functional and dysfunctional conflict; Approaches to conflict management; Resolving conflict through negotiation; Dynamics of intergroup conflict; Concept of organizational stress; Organizational causes of stress; approaches for managing stress; Stress and innovative work behavior of employees.
Unit- 5Introduction to leadership
Understanding leaders and leadership; Leaders and managers; leadership effectiveness; Attributes of effective leaders; Developing leadership skills; Leadership taxonomy; Leadership and employees’ innovative work behavior
Unit- 6Theories of Effective leadership & Contemporary Leadership Styles
Contingencies Theories: Fiedler’s contingency theory, Cognitive resource theory, Path goal theory, Situational leadership theory and Multiple linkage model; Contemporary leadership styles: Transactional leadership, Transformational leadership, Charismatic leadership, Value-based leadership, Spiritual and servant leadership, Boundary spanning & team leadership.
Unit- 7Leadership Development in Organization
Concept of leader behaviors: supportive, directive, participative; Professional development to leaders: coaching, mentoring, counselling; Leadership development mechanisms: recruitment, training & learning, delegation, mentoring, experiential learning, 360-degree appraisal.