Organizational Behavior

Course Overview

  • Course Title: Organizational Behavior (HRMT 242)

  • Institution: Jazan University, College of Business Administration

  • Updated: 2020

Course Details

  • Course Type: Core

  • Pre-Requisite: HRMT 241

  • Concentration Course Level: Year 1, Semesters 1-2; Year 2, Semesters 1-2; Year 3, Semesters 1-2; Year 4, Semesters 1-2

Course Description

  • Aimed at understanding human behavior and enhancing productivity and satisfaction in organizations.

  • Explores individual, group, and organizational behaviors through concepts and theories.

Course Objectives

  • Understand human interactions in organizations and drive better outcomes.

  • Establish organizational culture, resolve conflicts, and clarify leadership structures.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop skills in problem-solving and analytical thinking.

  • Enhance oral communication through case studies and written assignments.

  • Utilize IT facilities for research purposes.

Recommended Learning Resources

  1. Textbooks:

    • Robins, Fincham - Principles of Organizational Behavior (2008)

    • Robbins, Judge - Essentials of Organizational Behavior (2010)

    • Newstrom & Davis - Organizational Behavior: Human Behavior at Work (2008)

    • Robbins & Judge - Organizational Behavior, 15th Edition (2013)

    • Elsbach, Kayes, D.C. Kayes - Contemporary Organizational Behavior (2016)

  2. Journals:

    • Organizational Dynamics

    • European Management Journal

    • Journal of International Management

Assessment Strategy

  • Online Quiz: 5 Marks

  • Mid-Term Exam: 25 Marks

  • Notebook Submission: 5 Marks

  • Presentations: 5 Marks

  • Attendance and Participation: 15 Marks

  • Final Exam: 50 Marks

  • Total: 100 Marks

Syllabus Overview

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior

  • Unit 2: Individual Behavior and Processes

  • Unit 3: Group Processes and Teamwork

  • Unit 4: Influence Processes, Leadership & Organizational Context

Unit 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior

  • Define OB and its relevance to management.

  • Importance of interpersonal skills in management.

  • The OB Model: Individual, Group, Organizational behavior.

Unit 2: Individual Behavior and Processes

  • Diversity in Organizations: Surface-level vs deep-level diversity.

  • Biographical Characteristics: Age, gender, race, etc.

    • Impact of age and gender on workplace dynamics.

  • Ability: Intellectual vs physical abilities.

Unit 3: Group Processes and Teamwork

  • Understanding types of groups: Formal vs informal.

  • Stages of group development: Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning.

  • Group roles, norms, and cohesiveness.

Unit 4: Influence Processes, Leadership & Organizational Context

  • Leadership Theories: Transformational, transactional, charismatic.

  • Power Bases: Formal vs personal power, dependency.

  • Organizational Structure: Definition, importance of departmentalization, and chain of command.