UNIT - I : Introduction to OB - Definition, Nature and Scope - Environmental and organizational context - Impact of IT, globalization, Diversity, Ethics, culture, reward systems and organizational design on Organizational Behaviour. Cognitive Processes-I : Perception and Attribution : Nature and importance of Perception - Perceptual selectivity and organization - Social perception - Attribution Theories - Locus of control -Attribution Errors -Impression Management. (Chapter - 1) UNIT - II : Cognitive Processes-II : Personality and Attitudes - Personality as a continuum - Meaning of personality - Johari Window and Transactional Analysis - Nature and Dimension of Attitudes - Job satisfaction and organizational commitment-Motivational needs and processes - Work-Motivation Approaches Theories of Motivation- Motivation across cultures - Positive organizational behaviour: Optimism - Emotional intelligence - Self-Efficacy. (Chapter - 2) UNIT - III : Dynamics of OB-I : Communication - types - interactive communication in organizations - barriers to communication and strategies to improve the follow of communication - Decision Making : Participative decision-making techniques - creativity and group decision making. Dynamics of OB - II Stress and Conflict : Meaning and types of stress - Meaning and types of conflict - Effect of stress and intraindividual conflict - strategies to cope with stress and conflict. (Chapter - 3) UNIT - IV : Dynamics of OB - III Power and Politics : Meaning and types of power - empowerment - Groups Vs. Teams - Nature of groups - dynamics of informal groups - dysfunctions of groups and teams - teams in modern work place. (Chapter - 4) UNIT - V : Leading High performance : Job design and Goal setting for High performance - Quality of Work Life- Socio technical Design and High-performance work practices - Behavioural performance management : reinforcement and punishment as principles of Learning - Process of Behavioural modification - Leadership theories - Styles, Activities and skills of Great leaders. (Chapter - 5)
