ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Program

: MBA/M. Sc./M. Com./MIT

Course Name

: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Prerequisite

: None

Credit Hours

: 03 (Teaching Hours: 02 per class)

Total Weeks

: 10 (for the half spring semester 2014)

Total Hours

: 48 (Teaching hours: 20)

Counseling Time & Room #. : Wednesday, 06:00 PM To 08:00 PM @ CR-1

Resource person

: Syed Muhammad Fazal Ullah Bukhari

Contact

: 03008448276, 0335499966, smfbukhari@gmail.com

COURSE PRESCRIPTION
The theory and practice of organizing, managing, and leading within the workplace and the
implications for both business efficiency and effectiveness.
GOALS OF THE COURSE
To understand foundations of organizational behavior, organizational theory and
management studies and apply these in practical settings.
To gain an appreciation of the power of applying multiple perspectives on organizational life.
To develop reflective skills to integrate theory with action in management.
To use theory and frame analysis as analytical tools in practice.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Organizational behavior (OB) is an interdisciplinary field drawing from numerous disciplines
including psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, organization theory, statistics, and
many others. Effective management of human resources within organizations requires an
understanding of various behavior and processes.
Managers need to know why people behave as they do in relation to their jobs, their work
groups and their organizations. This knowledge of individuals' perceptions, motivational
attitudes and behavior will enable managers to not only understand themselves better, but also
to adopt appropriate managerial policies and leadership styles to increase their effectiveness.

The focus of instruction will move progressively through the individual, group and
organizational levels of behavior and will examine the interrelationships of behavioral
phenomena among these levels. Additionally, concepts such as motivation, communication and
leadership and their relevance to organizational behavior will be examined in detail. The course
is also designed to help the students understand if Western Organizational Behavioral theories
and practices have any relevance to the local settings. The course will also discuss the Islamic
perspective of understanding and directing human behavior in a specific direction.
INDENTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The prime objective of this course is to help the student understand individuals, teams,
organizational cultures, and their influence on employee behaviors. It will be a highly
interactive course where class participation will be highly encouraged; we will try to provide a
seminal experience for future use in professional development.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the components of individual behavior and group behaviors in the
organizational context.
2. Understand the relevance of the OB theories and practices, emphasized by Western texts, in
local settings.
3. Understand the Islamic perspective of understanding and directing human behavior towards
achievement of goals.
4. Understand the causes of job dissatisfaction and stress as well as methods of improving job
satisfaction and dealing with stress.
5. Analyze the impact of individuals and team behavior on organizational productivity
6. Evaluate the impact of organizational structure, design, culture and change.
7. Synthesize various theories of motivation and leadership and understand their application to
workplace.
COURSE CONTENTS
Lecture #
Week #
1
Week 1
28-01-15

Week 2

Lecture Contents
The Challenges to the Modern Management
Undergoing a Paradigm Shift
The new Perspective of Management
What is Organizational Behavior?
Importance of organizational behavior
Conclusions
Theoretical Framework of OB

04-02-15

Week 3
11-02-15

Week 4
18-02-15

Week 5
25-02-15

Week 6
04-03-15

Week 7
11-03-15

Week 8
18-03-15

Week 9
25-03-15

10
11

Make-Up Class

Week 11

Organizational Behavior Model

Foundations of Individual Behavior:
Biographical Characteristics, Ability, Learning
Conclusions
Perception and Individual Decision Making
Why perception is important
Types of decision making
Biases and errors in decision making
Conclusions
Remaining part of Perception & individual Decision Making
Motivation concept
Content theories of Motivational Process
Theories of motivation
Conclusions
Motivation: from concept to application
Applying motivation concepts for designing reward system
Emotions and Moods
Conclusions
Foundations of Group Behavior
Groups in organization
Conclusions
Basic Approaches to Leadership
Trait theories
Behavioral theories
Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Conclusions
Power and politics
Types and sources of power
Politics in organizations
Conflict and negotiation
Types of conflicts
Conclusions
Quiz
Revision
Grand Conclusion Session and Presentation
FINAL TERM EXAM

LEARNING AND TEACHING

This course will utilize a blend of instructional methods and media to encourage both an
intellectual understanding and a personal sense of the subject matter. These will include
lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, student presentations, films and experiential
exercises. The goal will be to use class time to maximum effect. Your contribution towards
achieving this goal will be to complete the assigned reading before each class and to ensure that
you are in class and ready to learn every course session.

QUESTIONER:
At the end of every class a questioner containing the key concepts and important discussion
points will be given to the students as home assignment for the next class.
MARKS EVALUATION
Marks Evaluation

Marks in percentage

Quiz

5%

Assignments/Term project

5%

Mid Term

30%

Attendance & Class Participation

5%

Presentations

5%

Final exam

50%

Total

100%

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Robbins, P. S., & Judge, T. A. (2009). Organizational Behavior. 13th ed.
2. Organizational Behavior Fred Lauthans, McGraw Hill Publishers, (8th Edition Irwin
Latest Edition).
3. Robert Kriether, and Annlgelo Kinick, , Irwin McGraw Hill Publisher, Organizational
Behavior.

4. Jit S. Chandan (2001) Organization Behavior, Vikan Publishing House, New

Delhi India.
REQUIRED ARTICLES:
Case studies and academic articles and references will be made available on-line prior to class
meetings. In some circumstances, materials will be distributed in class.
POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE COURSE
The instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the
term. The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme
circumstances. If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and
communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to
comment on changes. It is the responsibility of the student to check the notice board and other
means of communications by the university on weekly basis during the term and to note any
changes.