Organizational Behavior – Bayan University

Course Title

Organizational Behavior

Course Code

MK063

Credit Hours

Overview

Introduction

Provides an overview of topics and concepts in the field of Organizational Behavior (OB). Emphasis is on developing a theoretical grasp of issues and problems and an understanding of practical implications of various theories of human behavior at work. Specific topics include leadership, motivation, teamwork, career issues, work roles, job enrichment, employee participation, and work and nonworking integration

Course Contents

• Organizational behavior • The development &organizational behavior • the focus of organizational behavior • The scientific management approach • The bureaucratic approach& the hawthorn studies • Motivation • The need theories of motivation • The ERG theory • The manager’s job • Leadership concepts • The nature of leadership • Trait theories of leadership • Behavioral theories of leadership • Concluding statements on organizational behavior

Evaluation

Assessment

20%

Paper presentation

10%

Final exam

70%

Reference(s)

Organizational Behavior by Robert Kreitner and Angelo Kinicki