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University of Scholars: Course Title: Organizational Behavior

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Topics include motivation, rewarding behavior, stress, individual and group behavior, conflict, power and politics, leadership, job design, organizational structure, decision-making, communication and organizational change and development. The course aims to improve students' understanding of human behavior in organizations and their ability to lead people effectively. Students will learn theories of organizational behavior and apply them to understand contemporary organizational issues and practical problems through case studies. Assessment includes class attendance, tests, assignments, presentations and a final exam.

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University of Scholars: Course Title: Organizational Behavior

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Topics include motivation, rewarding behavior, stress, individual and group behavior, conflict, power and politics, leadership, job design, organizational structure, decision-making, communication and organizational change and development. The course aims to improve students' understanding of human behavior in organizations and their ability to lead people effectively. Students will learn theories of organizational behavior and apply them to understand contemporary organizational issues and practical problems through case studies. Assessment includes class attendance, tests, assignments, presentations and a final exam.

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University of Scholars

Course Title: Organizational Behavior


Course Code: FC-506

Course Title: Organizational Behavior Course Teacher: Benazir Ishaque [email protected]


01521494906

Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Its
purpose is to provide an understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and at the
same time enhance the quality of employees work life. Topics include motivation, rewarding behavior,
stress, individual and group behavior, conflict, power and politics, leadership, job design, organizational
structure, decision-making, communication and organizational change and development.

Reference Book: Organizational behavior - Stephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge

Books Recommended:

1. John W. Newstron& Keith Davis : Organizational Behavior-Human Behavior at work


2. Edgar N. Schein : Organizational psychology

Course Objectives:
This course aims to improve students understanding of human behavior in organization and the ability to
lead people to achieve more effectively toward increased organizational performance. After completing
this course, students should be able to:
• Understand individual behavior in organizations, including diversity, attitudes, job satisfaction,
emotions, moods, personality, values, perception, decision making, and motivational theories.
• Understand group behavior in organizations, including communication, leadership, power and politics,
conflict, and negotiations.
• Understand the organizational system, including organizational structures, culture, human resources, and
change.
Learning Outcomes
1. To understand the main theories of Organizational Behavior;

2. To be able to analyses how these theories and empirical evidence can help to understand contemporary
organizational issues;

3. To apply theories to practical problems in organizations in a critical manner.

The approach taken in this course will expose students to psychological theories that will enable them to
gain insight into behavior in organizations. The use of case studies will provide students the opportunity
to apply theories to real life organizational issues and analyze the contributions and limitations of relevant
theories. The course is ideally suited to those who wish to develop a critical understanding of human
behavior in organizations.

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Course Delivery Plan:

Week & Objectives Contents of the Lecture Reference


Lecture (Chapter)
Week 1-2: Key elements of  Organizations, Ownership size, organizational Chapter:01
OB structure, goals and plans, understanding OB,
history, OB and related disciplines.
Week 2-4: Personality  Types, traits, disorder, development, MBTI, Chapter:02
Big five personality model, Hofestede model.
Class Test: 01
Week 5: Attitudes,  Perceptual set and assumptions about behavior, Chapter:03
Perception sex, appearance, attractiveness, discrimination,
errors, communication, interpersonal
communication.
Week 6: Group behavior  Various groups, structure, process, decision Chapter :04
and Team making, external conditions imposed on groups,
building teams vs groups, Hawthorn study
Week 7 Selection,  Planning of needs, advertisement, applications, Chapter :05
Staffing and process, committee system, training design,
Training methods and evaluation.
Mid-Term
Exam
Week 8 Communication  functions and process of communication,Contrast Chapter:06
downward, upward, and lateral communication
through small-group networks and the grapevine,
oral, written, and nonverbal
communication,common barriers to effective
communication,how to overcome the potential
problems of cross-cultural communication
Week 9-11 Conflicts and  Functional and dysfunctional conflicts, Chapter:07
negotiation coordination conflict model, views of conflict,
conflict intensity continuum, conflict
management methods, conflict process,
negotiation, Alternative
dispute resolution technique, BATNA,
Week 12-13 Leadership and  Theories, style, contingency theory, traits, skills, Chapter:08
Motivation Maslow, Hertzberg, expectancy theory, equity
Theories theory, goal setting theory, refinement theory,
leadership styles, leadership grid
Week 13-14 Appraising and  Individual and organization performance, Chapter:09
rewarding measures of performance, reward systems,
performance performance related pay.
Presentation
Week 15 Review Classes & Presentation
Assessment Method:
Thirty percent (30%) of marks of a theoretical course shall be allotted for continuous assessment, i.e.
quizzes, Focus Group Interview, Case Study Analysis Assignment, Presentations, Team tasks, class
evaluation and class participation. The rest of the marks will be allotted to final examination. Distribution
of marks for a given course is as follows:

Mode of Assessment Marks


Class Attendance 10%
Class Test 10%
Assignment & Presentation 10%
Mid Term 30%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%

Grading Policy: Same as the university policy guideline.

Special Instructions:
 This does not necessarily mean that this material was covered in this particular lecture.
 Materials and topics constantly change, and this class will be no exception. If you have
comments, please let me know.
 All students are encouraged to attend the class on time.
 No make-up of missed class test

Benazir Ishaque
Lecturer, BBA, IUS

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