Advance Course in Organizational Behavior

Overview

ABOUT THE COURSE:

To provide scholars with an understanding of human behavior at work and how to efficiently integrate human and organizational resources. The course also aims to familiarize scholars with how jobs and people at work can be managed effectively.INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Students from universities, colleges, and technical institutions and managers seeking to expand their scope of expertisePREREQUISITES:

Post-Graduation in any disciplineINDUSTRY SUPPORT:

Banking, IT, and manufacturing sector; HR department, Police training, Medical practitioners, Army, Navy, and Air Force Personnel.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Definition and scope
Importance in the workplace
Historical evolution
• Theories of Organizational Behavior
Classical theories
Contemporary theories
Human relations vs. Human resources approach
• Individual Behavior in Organizations
Personality and its impact on work
Perception and attribution
Motivation theories and applications
• Group Dynamics and Teamwork
Stages of group development
Team roles and effectiveness
Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Leadership in Organizations
Leadership theories and styles
Transformational vs. transactional leadership
Leadership and power dynamics
• Organizational Culture and Climate
Defining culture and climate
Assessing organizational culture
Changing and sustaining culture
• Communication in the Workplace
Communication processes and barriers
Effective communication strategies
Role of technology in organizational communication
• Decision Making in Organizations
Types of decisions and decision-making processes
Rational and bounded rationality models
Role of intuition and creativity
• Managing Change and Innovation
Theories of change management
Resistance to change
Fostering innovation
• Stress and Well-being in the Workplace
Understanding work stressors
Coping mechanisms and resilience
Promoting mental health and well-being
• Ethical Issues in Organizational Behavior
Importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility
Ethical dilemmas and decision-making
Building an ethical organizational culture
• Global Organizational Behavior
Effects of globalization on organizational behavior
Cross-cultural influences on management
Adapting to global business environments
• Application of Organizational Behavior in Specific Industries
HR practices in banking, IT, and manufacturing
Organizational behavior in law enforcement and military
Case studies and best practices
• Conclusion and Future Trends
Emerging trends in organizational behavior
Future challenges and opportunities
Recap of key learning points

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Taught by

Prof. Pooja Garg

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Subjects

Business