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Course Title: Human Behavior in Organizations

Course Description: This course explores the principles and theories of human behavior
in organizations. It focuses on understanding individual and group behavior, motivation,
leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational culture. Emphasis is
placed on applying theoretical concepts to real-world organizational settings.

Course Objectives:

 Understand the foundational theories of human behavior in organizations.


 Analyze individual and group behavior within organizational contexts.
 Examine the role of motivation, leadership, and communication in organizational
effectiveness.
 Explore factors influencing decision-making and organizational culture.
 Develop practical skills for managing people and teams in diverse organizational
settings.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Human Behavior in Organizations


 Definition and scope
 Historical perspectives
 Theoretical frameworks
2. Individual Behavior and Personality
 Theories of personality
 Individual differences
 Perception and attribution
3. Motivation in the Workplace
 Needs theories
 Expectancy theory
 Goal-setting theory
 Reward systems and incentive structures
4. Leadership and Power
 Leadership theories
 Leadership styles
 Power and influence tactics
5. Group Dynamics and Teamwork
 Group formation and development
 Group norms and cohesion
 Team effectiveness
6. Communication in Organizations
 Models of communication
 Interpersonal communication skills
 Organizational communication channels
7. Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
 Rational decision-making models
 Heuristics and biases
 Group decision-making
8. Organizational Culture and Change
 Definition and components of culture
 Organizational socialization
 Managing organizational change
9. Conflict and Negotiation
 Sources of conflict
 Conflict resolution strategies
 Negotiation techniques
10. Diversity and Organizational Behavior
 Managing diversity
 Inclusion and equity
 Cross-cultural communication

Course Delivery: The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, case
studies, group discussions, role-plays, and practical exercises. Guest speakers from
industry and organizational settings may be invited to provide real-world insights.

Assessment:

 Participation and Attendance: 10%


 Assignments and Case Analyses: 30%
 Midterm Examination: 20%
 Final Examination: 30%
 Group Project/Presentation: 10%

Textbook:

 "Organizational Behavior" by Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge


 Additional readings and research articles will be assigned throughout the course.

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