WELCOME TO OB 534

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Course Synopsis

We are all aware of the dynamic changes that have taken place in many societies over the past decades. The transformation from the predominantly agrarian society with emphasis on the family, informal groups and small communities to complex industrial society characterized by the emergence of large, formal organizations has affected our lives in so many ways. Behavior of employees as well as groups within these organizations has been a major concern recently as they created an impact on productivity and profitability. Hence, this course is catered to address all the important issues pertaining to organizational behavior hoping that the exposure it gives will help students as practioners to manage their subordinates and organization effectively.

LESSON PLAN FOR DEC-APRIL 2010

Topic 1: Introduction to the OB
(4/01/10 – 08/1/10)
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Topic 2 : Individual and Learning Behavior in Organizations
(11/01/10 – 15/01/10)

•Topic 3 : Values and Attitudes
(18/01/10 – 22/01/10)

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Topic 4 : Perception and Attribution Theory
(25/01/10 - 29/01/10)

Topic 5: Learning
(01/02/10 – 05/10/10)

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Topic 6: Motivation
(08/02/10 –12/02/10)
•13/01/10-21/01/10 Mid Semester Break

Topic 7: Stress Management Definition/Nature of stress
(22/02/10-25/02/10) •
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TEST 1 (10%)- 08/02/10, 830-10.30am.(Topic 1-5)

Topic 8: Group behaviors
(22/02/10 – 25/02/10)
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GROUP ASSIGNMENT – submission & presentation
(10%)

Topic 9: Leadership
(01/03/10 – 05/03/10)

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Topic 10: Power
(15/03/10-19/03/10)

• GROUP ASSIGNMENT – submission & presentation(10%)
22/03/10-26/03/10

Topic 11: Organizational Change
(29/03/10- 02/04/10)

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QUIZ 2:Topic 6-9(5%)

Topic 12: Conflict
(29/03/10 –02/03/10)



INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT-
05/04/10-09/04/10
Title: Leadership(10 %)
(Submission)

REVISION
12/04/10-19/04/10

TEST 2 (10%) – 14/04/10,(Wed )
Topic 6-12


21/04/10-09/05/10 Final Examination

10 /05 /10– 4/07/10 Semester Break