Institute of Business Administration

BBA Programme
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Code & Title BUS209 Organizational Behaviour
Course Instructor: Homayara L. Ahmed
Batch: BBA 22
Contact Details: Room 311; Email: homayara@iba-du.edu;
Office hours: Weekdays 10 am to 1 pm (and on appointment)
Class timing : Sun & Wed 8.30 am to 11.15 am
Course Objective
Organizational Behaviour is the study of human behaviour in organizational settings, their interaction with
the organization, and the organization itself. Since an organization is defined as a group of people
working together to achieve a common goal, for future managers, who will be working in various
organizations of one form or another, this course will provide great insight as to the complexities
involved in the human behaviour in work environment their perception and roles, team orientation,
organizational politics and conflict, motivation, acceptance of change etc, and how the organization
reacts to all these.
Course Contents / Lecture Topics
Topic 1: The Field of Organizational Behaviour
- Quest for People-centred Organization & Ethical Conduct
- Managing Diversity
Topic 2: Organizational Culture
- Dynamics of Organizational Culture
- Process of Cultural Change
- The Socialization Process
- Cross Cultural Management
Topic 3: Individual Behaviour in Organizations
- Self-concept, Personality, Ability & Emotion
- Values, Attitude & Job Satisfaction
- Social Perception & Attribution
Topic 4: Group & Social Processes
- Group Development Process
- Group Structure & Composition
- Threats to Group Effectiveness
MID TERM EXAMINATION
Topic 5: Process of Motivation
- Content Theories of Motivation
- Process Theories of Motivation
- Reinforcement Theory
Topic 6: Leadership
- Leadership Defined
- Theories of Leadership
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Alternate Theories of Leadership

Topic 7: Influence, Empowerment & Politics

- Organizational Influence Tactics
- Organizational Politics & Impression Management
Topic 8: Managing Conflict & Negotiation
- Types of Conflict
- Managing Conflict
- Negotiation
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMINATION

Course References / Reading Materials

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1. Kreitner, Robert & Kinicki, Angelo; Organizational Behaviour; 5 Edition; McGraw Hill / Irwin
publication
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2. Moorhead, Gregory & Griffin, Ricky W; Organizational Behaviour; 5 Edition
3. Schultz, Howard, Onwards

Term Paper / Project / Case Study

Students will form groups, randomly chosen by the course instructor, and be assigned a term paper on
designated topics. The purpose of this assignment is to enable students to work in groups and the
expectation is that they should be able to understand the practical implication of their chosen topic and
relate it to a real-life scenario.

Assessment Criteria
Component
Mid Term Exam
Comprehensive Final
Exam
Assignment / Case *
Project *
Attendance
TOTAL
*Group Assessment.

Grading Plan
Weight (%)
25
40
15
15
5
100

Mark range
85
80
70
65
60
55
50
< 50

Letter Grade
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F

Course Rules

Class attendance: As per University policy.

Late submission of work: Not accepted.
Missed exams and quizzes: Class assignments (case / assignment / quiz) will not be taken later
for students who were absent on the particular day. Only the Mid term and final exam MAY be
taken subject to student providing valid reason for his / her absence.
Course Withdrawal: As per University policy.
Unfair means /plagiarism: Cancellation of assignment / exam with no retake.

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