Organisational Behaviour (BBA)

Personality, perception, motivation, leadership, group dynamics, conflict and organisational change.

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01Unit 1: Introduction to Organisational Behaviour 4 topics

Meaning, nature and scope of OB
Contributing disciplines: psychology, sociology, anthropology
Models of OB (autocratic, custodial, supportive, collegial)
Challenges and opportunities for OB

02Unit 2: Individual Behaviour 5 topics

Personality: determinants and Big Five model
Perception and perceptual errors (halo, stereotyping)
Attribution theory
Learning: classical and operant conditioning
Attitudes, values and job satisfaction

03Unit 3: Motivation and Leadership 6 topics

Content theories: Maslow, Herzberg, McClelland
McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
Process theories: Vroom, Adams equity theory
Leadership styles and trait theory
Contingency theories: Fiedler, Hersey-Blanchard
Transformational leadership

04Unit 4: Group Dynamics and Conflict 5 topics

Types of groups and stages of group development
Group cohesiveness and groupthink
Teams and team building
Conflict: sources, process and Thomas-Kilmann styles
Negotiation (introduction)

05Unit 5: Organisational Culture, Stress and Change 5 topics

Organisational culture and climate
Work stress: causes, effects and management
Resistance to change
Lewin's three-step model of change
Organisational development (introduction)

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You will be able to

Explain the nature, models and importance of organisational behaviour
Analyse individual behaviour through personality, perception, learning and attitudes
Apply content and process theories of motivation and leadership to workplace situations
Explain group formation, team building, group decision making and conflict management
Describe organisational culture, stress management and the process of planned change

Who it is for

BBA students of Semester 2 in UP state universities and affiliated colleges (Lucknow University pattern)
Students aiming at HR, team-leader or managerial roles

What you need

Principles of Management (Semester 1)

Questions

Which syllabus does the course follow?

The common UP state university BBA syllabus for Organisational Behaviour (Semester 2, Lucknow University pattern). The centre follows the student's own university syllabus (Lucknow University, MGKVP, VBSPU, CSJMU or any other) where it differs.

How are classes conducted?

Unit-wise lectures with examples from Indian business, short notes, numerical practice where needed and MCQ tests.

Are case studies used?

Yes, short Indian workplace case studies are discussed in each unit, as the university paper often includes a case.

Are previous year questions covered?

Yes, previous university questions are solved unit-wise before the semester examination.