Advance Course in Organizational Behavior

Overview

Explore human behavior at work and learn effective management strategies for integrating people and organizational resources to create positive work environments and ethical workplace practices.

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

Taught by

Prof. Pooja Garg

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