COURSE CODE: BUA 302
COURSE TITLE: HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATION
UNITS: 2 UNITS
Course Description:
The most important aspect of organizations are the people: the men and women who make up management as well as the workforce. This course presents a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. It is meant to enhance a thorough understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and at the same time enhance the quality of employees work life. Core topics include; basic concepts of human behavior, employee motivation and performance, stress management, communication, work perceptions and attitudes, decision-making, group/ team dynamics, employee involvement and conflict management.
Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to provide a systematic understanding of organizational life as created by the human beings in the firm.
Course Outline:
Topic 1: Basic concepts of human behavior.
Topic 2: Work perceptions and attitudes.
Topic 3: Motivation theories.
Topic 4: Motivation and employee performance.
Topic 5: Stress management.
Topic 6: Communication in organization.
Topic 7: Decision making in organization.
Topic 8: Group and team dynamics.
Topic 9: Conflicts: types and causes.
Topic 10: Conflict resolution.
Recommended Texts:
Gibson, J.L; Ivancevich, J.M. and Donelly, J.H. (1979) Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes; Business Publications Inc. Dallas.
Ogundele, O.J.K. (2005) Management and Organization: Theory and Behavior; Molofin Nominee, Lagos.
Pettinger, R. (2010) Organizational Behavior: Performance Management in Practice; Routledge.
Makin, P. and Cox, C. (2004) Changing Behavior at Work: A Practical Guide; Routledge.
COURSE TITLE: HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATION
UNITS: 2 UNITS
Course Description:
The most important aspect of organizations are the people: the men and women who make up management as well as the workforce. This course presents a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. It is meant to enhance a thorough understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and at the same time enhance the quality of employees work life. Core topics include; basic concepts of human behavior, employee motivation and performance, stress management, communication, work perceptions and attitudes, decision-making, group/ team dynamics, employee involvement and conflict management.
Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to provide a systematic understanding of organizational life as created by the human beings in the firm.
Course Outline:
Topic 1: Basic concepts of human behavior.
Topic 2: Work perceptions and attitudes.
Topic 3: Motivation theories.
Topic 4: Motivation and employee performance.
Topic 5: Stress management.
Topic 6: Communication in organization.
Topic 7: Decision making in organization.
Topic 8: Group and team dynamics.
Topic 9: Conflicts: types and causes.
Topic 10: Conflict resolution.
Recommended Texts:
Gibson, J.L; Ivancevich, J.M. and Donelly, J.H. (1979) Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes; Business Publications Inc. Dallas.
Ogundele, O.J.K. (2005) Management and Organization: Theory and Behavior; Molofin Nominee, Lagos.
Pettinger, R. (2010) Organizational Behavior: Performance Management in Practice; Routledge.
Makin, P. and Cox, C. (2004) Changing Behavior at Work: A Practical Guide; Routledge.
- Teacher: ADIGUN ABEL