Human Behavior In An Organization BA 3 PDF

HUMA N BE HAVI OR IN A N O R G A N I Z AT I O N BA 3 AS ST. PRO F. HE IDE L. SIE RRA , MBA INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a comprehensive overview of human behavior in the context of work environment and is designed to aid students to...

HUMA N BE HAVI OR IN A N O R G A N I Z AT I O N BA 3 AS ST. PRO F. HE IDE L. SIE RRA , MBA INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a comprehensive overview of human behavior in the context of work environment and is designed to aid students to develop his/her own person to fit in cultures of organizations. This course focuses on factors which influence the behavior of management and employees in the organization. It covers areas such as motivation, morale, the leadership role, participation and its development, managing change and conflict, organization structures and dynamics, communication and group processes, and others. The course also requires group dynamics.The discussion includes man as a special creation of God, gifted with talents and faculties that will enable him to develop himself and others to create a better place of work and a more humane world. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Class attendance Group topic presentation with written reports Quizzes, attendance and class participation Chapter exams Midterm and Final exams Group activity participation – Movie Review – Team Building Training – Power Dressing, Table Manners and Social Etiquette Seminar GRADING SYSTEM Quizzes and Assignments 20% Major Exam 30% Topic Reporting and Participation 25% Written Report 20% Attendance 5% TOTAL 100% REFERENCES E S S E N T I A L S O F O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L B E H A V I O R B Y S T E P H E N P. R O B B I N S A N D T I M OT H Y A. J U D G E , 1 1 TH E D I T I O N F U N D A M E N TA L S O F O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L B E H AV I O R B Y A N D R E W J. D U B R I N , 4 TH E DIT IO N  RULES AND REGUL ATIONS COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Learn how to manage and cope with individual indifferences at work 2. Demonstrate better human skills 3. Proactively promote a work environment conducive for good performance and productivity. LESSON 1: OBJECTIVES Define organizational behaviour Explain the value of the systematic study of OB Identify the major behavioural science disciplines that contribute to OB Demonstrate why few absolutes apply to OB Identify the challenges and opportunities managers have in applying OB concepts Identify the three levels of analysis in OB ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (OB) Organizational Behavior OB studies the influence that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations. The chief goal of OB is to apply that knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. FOCAL POINTS OF OB Jobs Absenteeism Turnover Productivity Human performance Management FOCUS OF OB COURSE: Motivation Leader behavior and power Interpersonal communication Group structure and processes Perceptions and attitudes Personality, emotions, and values Change processes Conflict and negotiation Work design ASSIGNMENT: 1. Define Organizational Behavior. How can learning OB help you in your daily life? 2. Why has a study of OB become a standard component of business school programs? 3. How does the systematic study of OB help managers be more effective? 4. Select one of these behavioral sciences that contribute to our understanding of O.B. and describe how it helps managers. 5. Compare and contrast the three levels of OB analysis.