LibGuides: Organizational Behaviour: Course Outline

Course Contents

What is Organizational Behaviour
Importance of organizational behavior
Foundations of Individual Behaviour: Biographical Characteristics, Ability, Learning
Organizational behaviour from Islamic and indigenous perspective
Understanding human psychology through the lenses of Quran and Sunnah
Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
Types of attitudes
Types of behaviors
Perception and Individual Decision Making
Why perception is important
Types of decision making
Biases and errors in decision making
Motivation concept
Content theories of Motivational
Process theories of motivation
Motivation: from concept to application
Applying motivation concepts for designing reward system
Emotions and Moods
Foundations of Group Behaviour
Groups in organization
Basic Approaches to Leadership
Trait theories
Behavioural theories
Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Power and politics
Types and sources of power
Politics in organizations
Conflict and negotiation
Types of conflicts
Functions of organization structure
Types of organizational structure
Organizational structure and its impact on individuals and groups
Organizational culture
Organizational culture and individual behavior