Course outline
Batch: 2018 - 2020
Course : Organizational Behavior-I (Core
Subject)
Course Instructor: Romina Mathew.Shabnam
Priyadarshini.
Course Description
Learning Objectives
Term: I
Credits: 3.0
No. of Sessions: 20
OVERVIEW
The management of complex organizations requires an understanding
of the nature of human behavior in corporate and other organizations,
styles of motivations, company leadership, power and authority,
strategies of organizational design and change, teamwork and
collaboration, and the measurement of organizational effectiveness.
Interacting with other people and in organizations is characterized by
complex dynamics. This course is designed to help students study
these very interesting complexities by both standing back and
considering these dynamics and by directly experiencing some of them
throughout the course activities. The combination of academic
perspective and personal engagement creates a powerful learning
experience.
The objective of the course is to help students learn about themselves
and how to deal and work with other people. Organizations are
increasingly expecting individuals to be able to work in teams, at least
some of the time and this course would help students in that. The
course would also help students who want to be entrepreneurs.
Pedagogy The pedagogy for the course has been designed considering the
requirement of the course, the learning styles of the present student
group and the basic assumptions of adult learning. For a course
focusing on teaching leadership skills, experiential learning would be
the most effective method. Hence the attempt is to turn the classroom
into a laboratory and create conditions for understanding concepts
through experience as well as readings.

A number of cases would be discussed to ensure that the students are

able to relate the concepts with real life business situations and
interactions. The idea is to ensure that the learning process is problem
centered rather than content oriented.

The course will substantially rely on experiential approaches such as

role-plays, exercises and games so that the students are able to
assimilate their own learning points from these experiences.

Movies would be used as a basis for class discussions. The use of

feature films allows students to see concepts in a contextual setting,
allowing them to use critical thinking much more than when using
textbooks (Bluestone, 2000).
The first step in any personal development plan is self-assessment.
The course provides several self-assessment tools which would be
used to help students develop an awareness of their self. This would
help them in identifying areas for improvement.
Some sessions in the course would be handled by industry
practitioners providing a real life perspective to the issues discussed.
Course Requirements This type of course requires students to take responsibility for their own
learning. In order for an experiential course to be successful, students
must do all the reading and preparation and participate actively in the
classroom. The instructors’ role would be of a facilitator rather than a
lecturer.
Group Project 1. Project – Make a movie
(Objective: To ensure group involvement, understand dynamics of
completing a group project, to explore their creativity)
1. Make a 6-10 minute movie portraying an OB concept. Original
recording would be preferred, else clippings from existing movies or
videos maybe taken to highlight the narrative.
2. Submission Requirements – CD comprising of the video to be
submitted by (3 Sep). Note: The focus should be on the topic & its
portrayal, rather than the entertainment value of the clip.
3. For assessment the movies will be shown in class following which
group members would have to answer questions (viva). Date – 3 &
4 Sep
4. Evaluation: The project would be evaluated on the following
parameters

Rubrics for Project

Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Points 0-4 5-- 6 7-- 8
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some relevant issues in an
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demonstration
capture the was effe
was effective
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audience and effective idea
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communicated in th
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presented logi
sequence. presented in
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well organized
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execution
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(sound Good
Average
audibility, technical
technical Brill
video editing, execution
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transitions)
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Case Study Assignments 1. Assignment
(Objective: To ensure group discussion and analysis from multiple
perspectives)
1. Each group would have to complete two assignments including
written analysis/presentations. The case/presentation topic would be
provided in class.
2. The cases have to be analyzed in depth in light of the various topics
discussed and considering all the relevant issues.
3. Evaluation: The case write ups would be evaluated on the following
parameters

Rubrics for Case Analysis

Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level
Points 0-4 5-- 6 7-- 8 9--10
Excellent
Good
research
Research & research and
the issue
Limited links to the appropriate
with clea
research and readings, but links to the
links to
links to any some material read
concepts
Ability to readings incorrect
relate to interpretation Appropriate,
Well
various Superficial s well thought
documen
1 theories & comments & out
reasoned
concepts - at times Superficial comments
pedagog
Links to inappropriate &/or about
appropria
course solutions to inappropriate solutions, or
commen
some of the solutions to proposals for
solutions
problems/ some of the solutions, to
proposal
questions issues in the most of the
solutions
case study issues in the
all issues
case study
the case
Covers some Covers most Covers a
Covers some
Comprehens issues in the of the issues issues in
issues from a
2 iveness of case from in the case case from
single
analysis different from different multiple
perspective
perspectives perspectives perspect
Superficial
Understandi Thorough Insightful
Incomplete analysis of
ng & analysis of thorough
3 analysis of some of the
analysis of most of the analysis
the issues issues in the
the Issues issues the issue
case
 Confusing at Report
Report is
Written Repetitive, times, not generally
succinct,
communicati disjointed, structured flows well,
Appropria
4 on unclear, long properly, reasonably
flow and
(Structure, winded and more than clear,
layout, er
style, clarity) lots of errors. occasional occasional
free writin
errors errors

Basic Text Book
Basic Reference Material
Reference Books
Class rules / Expectations from
students
Punctuality & Class Behavior
Robbins, Judge & Vohra, “Organizational Behaviour” Pearson (16th
Edition)
Assigned Readings
• Gary Yukl, “Leadership in Organizations”, 7/E, Pearson
• Andrew J. DuBrin, “Leadership- Research Findings, Practice and
Skills”, 4/E-Indian Adaptation, Biztantra
• Fred Luthans, “Organizational Behavior, 8/E, TMH, India.
• John W Newstrom, “Organizational Behavior – Human behavior at
work”, 12/E, TMH, India
• Students are expected to come prepared for the class discussion.
This includes thorough reading of the case/article as well as
background reading of the relevant topic from the text book or
viewing the movie.
• Students are required to be on time for the classes.
• Mobile phones must be kept in silent mode.
Participation in Class Discussions 1. Class participation would be evaluated throughout the semester.
The evaluation would be based on the following parameters –
• Understanding of key issues & preparedness
• Analytical abilities (Logical and justifiable approach in the discussion,
Ability to relate to various theories & concepts)
• Communication (ability to articulate issues in crisp and concise
manner)
• Engagement (ability to carry the discussion forward by integrating
past comments and not being distracted or engaging in conversations
while other students speak)
Rubrics for Class Participatio
Criteria Level 1 Level 2
Marks 0-4 5-- 6

Comments are
sometimes
Comments are Constructive w
Quality of
Uninformative, occasional sig
comments
lacking in appropriate insight. Studen
(Preparedness,
terminology Heavy not
1 understanding of
reliance on opinion use appropria
issues and
Lack ability to think terminology;
analytical abilities)
analytically comments
not always rele
to
the discussion

Unable to articulate
clearly, uses lengthy,
Ineffective
confounding
articulation, us
2 Communication sentence, audience
some distracti
has difficulty
words gesture
understanding what
was communicated
 Does not listen to Student is ofte
others; inattentive & n
talks while others reminder of fo
Engagement speak or does not class.
3 (Active Listening pay Occasionally m
Skills) attention while others disruptive com
speak; detracts from while others a
discussion; sleeps, speaking
etc.

E-Resource / Databases : (If Any)

Additional Reference Resources
Videos : (If Any)
Any other Remarks

TOPICS / SUB-TOPICS

Topic No. 1.0

Topic Name
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
OB: Overview & Introduction
Understand importance of interpersonal skills in the workplace Defining
OB
Chapter 1

Topic No. 2.0

Topic Name
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
Diversity in Organizations
- Describe forms of diversity - Identify key biographical characteristics
and how they are relevant to OB - Understand how to manage diversity
effectively
Chapter 2
Case: Lemon Tree - Building an Inclusive Culture

Topic No. 3.0

Topic Name Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
Brief outline of deliverables Understand the relationship between attitudes and behavior Know how
to measure job satisfaction
Book reference Chapter 3
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 4.0

Topic Name
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
Emotions and Moods
- Understanding emotions and moods - Understand impact of
emotional labor on employees - Emotional Intelligence
Chapter 4
Article: What makes a leader? by Daniel Goleman

Topic No. 5.0

Topic Name
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
Personality and Values
- Personality framework - Key traits of Big 5 personality - Importance of
values - Generational differences in values
Chapter 5
Case: What a Star, What a Jerk!

Topic No. 6.0

Topic Name
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
Perception and Individual Decision making
- Understand perception and factors influencing perception -
Understand attribution theory - Identify shortcuts used in making
judgments about others - Understand common decision biases/errors -
Understand Ethical decision criteria
Chapter 6
Movie Discussion Case Trouble at Tessei (HBS Case 9-615-044)

Topic No. 7.0

Topic Name
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
Transactional Analysis
- Understand different ego states - To recognise how ego states
contribute to communication

Topic No. 8.0

Topic Name Motivation
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
- Understand elements of motivation - Appreciate different motivation
theories - Application of motivation concepts to redesign jobs and
motivate employees
Chapter 7 - 8
Movie Discussion

Topic No. 9.0

Topic Name
Brief outline of deliverables
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
Introduction to Group Behavior
- Identify Types of Groups, stages of group formation - Group
Dynamics
Chapter 9

Topic No. 10.0

Topic Name Review of Course and Group Projects
Brief outline of deliverables Course overview Group project presentations
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation

EVALUATION PARAMETERS
Sr. No. Parameter Weightage Exam Type Exam Mode Remarks
Name
1 Assignment 20 N/A
2 Class 20 N/A
Participation
3 Comprehensive 30 N/A
Examination
4 Group Project 15 N/A
5 Mid Term Exam 15 Written Offline