Syllabus for the B. Sc. Ag. Econ. (Hons.
) Degree
Department of Agricultural Marketing and Business Management
Course Title: Organizational Behaviour (Theory) Level-4, Semester-1
Course Code: AMB-413(T) Credit: 02 Contact Hours: 32 Total Marks: 100
Rationale: Globalization, technology advancement, open market system and desire of human beings
to excel in the field one works has increased competitiveness and resultant work stress. Management
of human behavior and channelizing it into correct direction has become important. Application of
motivational theories, art of leadership and skill of redesigning jobs and modification to
organizational structure is an ongoing process that facilitates positive work environment leading to
increased job satisfaction of employees, greater productivity and organizational growth. To achieve
knowledge and skills for your successful performance in a complex business environment requiring
intellectual abilities to organize work, make and communicate sound decisions, and react successfully
to unanticipated events. This course will be of interest to all students who find themselves employees
in profit and not for profit organizations. It will be particularly relevant for the global managers of the
future and those students who wish to specialize in the fields of International Business. The course
will also contain a balance of the theoretical concepts of OB and how they apply to OB in the global
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Objectives: At the completion of this course students will be able to:
1 analyze the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations in terms of the key factors that
. influence organizational behavior.
2 assess the potential effects of organizational‐level factors (such as structure, culture and change)
. on organizational behavior.
3 critically evaluate the potential effects of important developments in the external environment
. (such as globalization and advances in technology) on organizational behavior.
4 analyze organizational behavioral issues in the context of organizational behavior theories,
. models and concepts.
5 develop techniques that allow you to understand situations that require constructive
. confrontation skills with the goal of resolving organizational conflicts.
6 create domestic and global perspectives on managing people to achieve organizational goals and
. objectives.
7 development of negotiation skills to learn how to influence stakeholders.
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8 the development of skills, knowledge, and tools as they influence the roles and techniques of
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Learning Outcomes Course Content Teaching Assessment
Learning Strategy Strategy
Able to learn and 1. The Dynamics of People and Lecture, Assignment,
understand the Organizations Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
meaning and basic 1.1 Definition of OB Problem based
concepts of 1.2 Five levels analysis of OB learning, Exercise.
Organizational 1.3 Goals of OB
Behavior 1.4 Objectives of OB
Able to learn and 1.5 Factors of OB(people, structure,
describe the technology, environment)
Fundamental 1.6 Fundamental concepts of OB
concepts (nature of people, nature
Able to learn how organizations)
Organizational 1.7 Basic approaches of OB (HR
Behavior affects approach, Contingency approach,
organizational Result oriented, System oriented
performance approach)
1.8 Limitations of OB
Able to learn and 2. Models of OB Lecture, Assignment,
explain the 2.1 OB system Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
Elements of OB 2.2 Elements of OB system Problem based
system 2.3 Models of OB(Autocratic, learning, Exercise.
Custodial, Supportive, Collegial,
Models of OB and System)
their effects 2.4 Differences between five models
of OB
Able to learn and 3. Social system & Organizational Lecture, Assignment,
understanding culture Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
3.1 Understanding social system
social system and (Definition of Social system, social Problem based
its the operation equilibrium, functional & learning, Exercise.
Able to learn dysfunctional effects, psychological
social cultures and & economic contracts)
3.2 Social culture (cultural diversity,
their impact social responsibility)
Able to learn role 3.3 Role ( Role perceptions,
and role conflict in mentors, role conflict, role
an organizations ambiguity)
3.4 Status (status relationships,
Able to describe status symbols, sources of status)
Organizational 3.5 Organizational culture
culture and its (Definition of OC, Characteristics of
effects OC)
Able to explain the 4. Value, Attitude & Job Lecture, Assignment,
Definition and Satisfaction Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
Types of values 4.1 Definition of values Problem based
Able to learn the 4.2 Types of value (theoretical, learning, Exercise.
Definition and economic, aesthetic, social, political,
Components of religious value)
attitude 4.3 Rokeach Value Survey
Able to learn 4.4 Definition of attitude
factors in 4.5 Components of attitude
determining a job (cognitive, affective, behavioral)
satisfaction
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Learning Outcomes Course Content Teaching Assessment
Learning Strategy Strategy
Able to learn 4.6 Types of attitude (job Lecture, Assignment,
effects of job satisfaction, job involvement, Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
satisfaction on organizational commitment) Problem based
performance 4.7 Definition of job satisfaction learning, Exercise.
4.8 Factors determining job
satisfaction ( work content, pay &
promotion policy, supportive
working condition, work group,
supervision, personality job fit)
4.9 Effects of job satisfaction on
performance ( satisfaction &
productivity, satisfaction &
absenteeism, satisfaction &
turnover)
4.10 Organizational commitment
1. Able to learn the 5. Motivation Lecture, Assignment,
motivational process 5.1 Definition of motivation, Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
and drivers motivator, motivating Problem based
5.2 Importance, characteristics, learning, Exercise.
2. Able to learn process & sources of motivation
Motivation theories 5.3 Motivation theories (Mashlow’s
Theory of Need hierarchy, Hygiene
Theory, Mcgregor’s Theory X &
Theory Y,ERG Theory, Vrooms
Theory, Porter- Lawler Theory)
Able to learn the 6. Dynamics of Communication Lecture, Assignment,
two way 6.1 Definition and objectives of Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
communication communication Problem based
process 6.2 Communication process learning, Exercise.
to explain the 6.3 Means of communication
means and types of (written, oral, non-verbal)
communication 6.4 Structure of communication
Able to know the ( downward, upward,
Barriers of horizontal/lateral)
effective 6.5 Types of communication
communication (Formal, informal)
Able to know how 6.6 Barriers of effective
to Overcoming communication
Communication 6.7 Physical barrier ( poor timing,
Barriers choice of channel, inadequate
information, organizational
structure, information overload)
6.8 Interpersonal barrier (filtration,
perception, semantic, power
position, cultural, sender credibility)
6.6 Overcoming Communication
Barriers (Improve listening
skills, improve written skills,
main unity of command
principle)
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Learning Outcomes Course Content Teaching Assessment
Learning Strategy Strategy
Able to take the 7. Leadership Lecture, Assignment,
knowledge about 7.1 Definition Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
characteristics, 7.2 Characteristics, nature, Problem based
nature, importance, importance, types of leadership learning, Exercise.
types of leadership 7.3Qualities, skills & functions of a
Able to know the successful leaders
functions of a 7.4 Difference between leader and
successful leader manager
and different 7.5 Motivation style of leadership
style of leadership
Able to learn the 8. Managing change/ Lecture, Assignment,
nature of Organizational change Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
Managing change 8.1 Definition of MC Problem based
Able to learn 8.2 Sources of change learning, Exercise.
overcoming 8.3 Overcoming resistance to change
resistance to 8.4 Why change is needed
change and 8.5 Reasons for change
reasons for change
Able to learn about 9. Work Stress Lecture, Assignment,
work stress, its 9.1 Definition and Causes of stress Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
symptom and
9.2 Symptoms/consequences of Problem based
coping strategies stress learning, Exercise.
9.3 Managing stress/coping
strategies for stress
Able to understand [Link] Development Lecture, Assignment,
the meaning and 9.1 Definition Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
characteristics of 9.2 Model of OD Problem based
OD 9.3 OD techniques learning, Exercise.
Able to understand
Models and
techniques of OD
Able to learn [Link] Lecture, Assignment,
meaning and 10.1 Definition & importance of Discussion, Q/A, MCQ
importance and training
method of training 10.2 Objectives of training & Problem based
Able to understand development learning, Exercise.
the Differences 10.3 Methods/ Techniques of
between training training
& development 10.4 Differences between training &
program development program
Able to understand 10.5 Performance evaluation of
the Performance training & development
evaluation of
training &
development
References:
Davis, K. and J. W. Newstrom. 2007. Organizational Behavior: Human Behavior at Work, 12th
edition, McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
Kondalkar, V. G. 2007. Organizational Behavior, ISBN (13): 978-81-224-2487-4, New Age
International (P) Ltd., Publishers, New Delhi.
Islam, M.M. and A. A. Khan. 2014. Fundamentals of Management, 4th edition, Abir Publication,
Dhaka.
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