SPPU Organizational Behaviour Syllabus 2023
1. Fundamentals of OB: Evolution of management thought , five functions of management, Definition, scope
and importance of OB, Relationship between OB and the individual, Evolution of OB, Models of OB (Autocratic,
Custodial, Supportive, Collegial & SOBC), Limitations of OB. Values, Attitudes and Emotions: Introduction,
Values, Attitudes, Definition and Concept of Emotions, Emotional Intelligence - Fundamentals of Emotional
Intelligence, The Emotional Competence Framework, Benefits of Emotional Intelligence , difference between EQ and
IQ. Personality & Attitude: Definition Personality, importance of personality in Performance, The Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator and The Big Five personality model, Johari Window , Transaction Analysis , Definition Attitude Importance
of attitude in an organization, Right Attitude, Components of attitude, Relationship between behavior and attitude.
Relevant case studies for Attitude and personality (7+2)
2. Perception: Meaning and concept of perception, Factors influencing perception, Selective perception,
Attribution theory, Perceptual process, Social perception (stereotyping and halo effect). Motivation: Definition &
Concept of Motive & Motivation, The Content Theories of Motivation (Maslow’s Need Hierarchy & Herzberg’s Two
Factor model Theory), The Process Theories (Vroom’s expectancy Theory & Porter Lawler model), Contemporary
Theories- Equity Theory of Work Motivation. Relevant case studies on Perception and Motivation (8+2)
3. Group and Team Dynamics : The Meaning of Group & Group behavior & Group Dynamics, Types of Groups,
The Five -Stage Model of Group Development Team Effectiveness & Team Building. Leadership: Introduction,
Managers V/s Leaders. Overview of Leadership- Traits and Types, Theories of Leadership.- Trait and
Behavioral Theories. Relevant case studies on Group dynamics and Leadership (8+2)
4. Conflict Management – Definition and Meaning, Sources of Conflict, Types of Conflict, Conflict
Management Approaches. Organizational Culture: Meaning and Nature of Organization Culture - Origin of
Organization Culture, Functions of Organization Culture, Types of Culture, Creating and Maintaining
Organization Culture, Managing Cultural Diversity. Relevant case studies on Conflict management and
organization culture. (7+2)
5. Stress at workplace: Work Stressors – Prevention and Management of stress – Balancing work and Life,
workplace spirituality. Organizational Change: Meaning, definition & Nature of Organizational Change, Types of
Organizational change, Forces that acts as stimulants to change. Kurt Lewin’s- Three step model, How to overcome
the Resistance to Change, Methods of Implementing Organizational Change, Developing a Learning Organization.
Relevant case studies on stress management and organizational change (5+2)