Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Course Description: The Introduction to Organizational Behavior course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and theories related to the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations. This short course aims to enhance participants’ understanding of the dynamics that shape behavior in organizational settings, enabling them to navigate challenges, promote effective teamwork, and foster a positive work culture.

Course Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions)

Course Objectives:

1. Understand organizational behavior: Explore the key concepts and theories that underpin organizational behavior, including individual behavior, group dynamics, and organizational culture.
2. Analyze individual behavior: Examine the factors influencing individual behavior in organizations, such as personality, perception, motivation, attitudes, and values.
3. Explore group dynamics: Investigate the dynamics of groups within organizations, including team formation, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and leadership.
4. Examine organizational culture: Understand the importance of organizational culture in shaping behavior and performance, and explore strategies to develop a positive and inclusive culture.
5. Enhance communication skills: Develop effective communication skills, both interpersonal and organizational, to facilitate understanding, collaboration, and relationship-building within the workplace.
6. Foster motivation and engagement: Explore various theories of motivation and learn how to create a motivating work environment that encourages employee engagement and productivity.
7. Understand organizational change: Gain insights into the process of organizational change and its impact on individuals and groups, and learn strategies to effectively manage change and mitigate resistance.
8. Develop teamwork and collaboration: Acquire skills for building high-performing teams, promoting collaboration, and leveraging diversity to achieve organizational goals.
9. Ethical considerations in organizational behavior: Discuss ethical issues and dilemmas that arise in organizational contexts, and explore ethical decision-making frameworks for resolving them.
10. Apply organizational behavior concepts: Apply the knowledge and concepts learned to analyze real-world organizational behavior challenges and propose effective solutions.

Teaching Methodology: The Introduction to Organizational Behavior course employs a variety of teaching methodologies to facilitate an engaging and interactive learning experience, including:

• Lectures and presentations: Instructors will deliver informative lectures and presentations to introduce key concepts, theories, and case studies.
• Group discussions and activities: Participants will engage in group discussions, case analyses, and role-playing activities to deepen their understanding and apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
• Guest speakers: Experts from industry or academia may be invited to share their experiences and insights on specific topics related to organizational behavior.
• Self-assessment exercises: Participants will have opportunities for self-reflection and self-assessment to gain insights into their own behavior and attitudes within organizational settings.
• Readings and supplementary materials: A curated selection of readings, articles, and supplementary resources will be provided to enhance learning and encourage further exploration.

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid foundation in understanding and analyzing organizational behavior, enabling them to contribute effectively to their organizations and foster a positive and productive work environment.