I am student of Madras University and from here doing my PG degree searching for some notes of this university. Can you provide me Madras University Organisational Behaviour Subjects Notes or syllabus so that I can get to know topics I have to study and prepare well for exams?

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As notes were not available below I am providing you the syllabus of Madras University Organisational Behaviour Subject:

organisational behaviour syllabus

Unit 1 Historical Evolution of Organisational Behavior

Introduction -Historical Development of Organisational Behavior -Events Instrumental in the Development of Organisational Behavior -Impact of Organisational Behavior on Organisational Environment -Emerging Concerns in Organisational Behavior.

Unit 2 Understanding Organisational Behavior

Introduction -Fundamental Concepts of Organisational Behavior -Models of Organisational Behavior.

Unit 3 Perception

Introduction -Significance of Perception -Principles of Perceptual Selection -Perceptual Set in Organisational Settings -Characteristics of Perceive and Perceived.

Unit 4 Personality

Introduction -Definition of Personality -Determinants of Personality -Personality Theories -Personality and Organisation -Personality Structure -Personality and Behavior.

Unit 5 Attitudes

Introduction -Nature of Attitude -Arousal of Attitude -Attitudes and Values -Attitudes and Opinions -Attitudes, Beliefs and Ideology -Attitudes and Prejudices -Characteristics of Attitude -Attitude Formation -Measurement of Attitude -Changing Attitudes -Attitudes and Behavior.

Unit 6 Motivation: The Whys of Human Behavior

Introduction -Characteristics and Classification of Motives -Intrapersonal Conflicts -Money as a Motivator

Unit 7 Work Motivation Theories

Introduction -Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Need Hierarchy -Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of Motivation -Alderfer’s ERG Theory -Vroom’s Expectancy Theory of Motivation -The Porter-Lawler Model -Equity Theory of Work Motivation -Attribution Theory -Theory X and Theory Y -Pygmalion in Management

Unit 8 Morale

Introduction -Indicators of Morale -Various Aspects of Morale -Improving Employee Morale

Unit 9 work and Conditions of Work

Introduction -Relationship among Job Characteristics, Working Conditions and Job Performance -Characteristics of Work -Creating a Favourable Work Environment.

Unit 10 Conflict Management

Introduction -Levels of Conflict in Organisational Behavior -Types of Conflict -Interpersonal Conflict Handling Styles -Interpersonal Conflict and ways to Manage Interpersonal conflicts -Negotiations in Conflict Management -Mediation

Unit 11 Group Dynamics

Introduction -Classification of Groups -Teams and Types of Teams -Developmental Stages of Teams -Influences on Team Effectiveness -Team Diversity -Groupthink and Remedies to Overcome Groupthink -Group Maturity -Groups: A Sociological View -Effective Team Working

Unit 12 Stress Management

Introduction -Types of Stress and Stressors -Management of Stress -Ways to Overcome Stress

Unit 13 Leadership

Introduction -Classic Studies on Leadership -Leadership Skills and Styles -Theories of Leadership -Latest Trends in Leadership.

Unit 14 Management of Organisational Change

Introduction – Forces for Change -Organisational Resistance to Change -Planning to overcome Change.

Unit 15 Organisational Culture

Introduction- Development and Levels of Organisational Culture – Types of Corporate Culture -Types of Corporate Culture- Managing Cultural Diversity- How Employees Absorb an Organisational Culture -Matching People with Cultures- Concept of Organisational Socialization.

Unit 16 Organisational Power and Politics

Introduction – Dependency Theory of Power – Dependency, Power and Bargaining Outcomes -Bases and Sources of Power – Effective use of Power – Political Behavior and Organisational Politics -Personality and Political Behavior.

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