NMIMS SBM : Teaching Plan ( Course Description )

Course Code Course Title Course Instructor/s XXX Individual Dynamics and Leadership

Instructors: Dr. Sharon Pande sharon.pande@nmims.edu Dr. Veena Vohra veena.vohra@nmims.edu Dr. Gowri Joshi gowri.joshi @nmims.edu Prof. Seema Rawat seema.rawat@nmims.edu 3credits ( 100 marks paper )

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Credit Value Programme & Trimester Prerequisite Learning Objectives / Outcomes

FT MBA / TRIMESTER I

a. To demonstrate ability to analyse cultural issues in a business organization (LO 1 e) b. Analyse a complex situation which could be viewed from multiple perspectives (LO 2 a) c. Use/apply analytical techniques/models/frameworks appropriately in specific contexts (LO 2b) d. Ability to use information from all business relevant functions in decision making (LO 3 b) e. To develop good interpersonal skills (LO 4 e) f. Identify the ethical concerns and consequences of a given business problem (LO 5 b) Course Objectives: To acquaint the participants with the personality dimensions that influence the work life To develop understanding about the perceptual process errors therein for better managerial judgment To create awareness of learning process and individual differences therein To develop an understanding of the complexities in motivation at workplace To bring the participants in touch with the creative process and its enablers To develop an understanding of the role of leadership and its contingencies among the participants Evaluation Components (for 100 marks) Class Participation : 10 marks

Session Plan

Surprise Test Book Review Mid term exam End Term Exam

: 10 marks 20 marks : 20 marks : 40 marks

Session Details: S.n o 1 Topic Introduction To Behaviour In Organizations -The Need for Understanding Organisational Behaviour in Todays Context -The Nature of Organisations and People - Developing an OB Model -The Objectives and Nature of this Course. Cases for Discussion : Data will set you free (Pg 31 of textbook); Experiential Exercise (Pg 30 of textbook) Pre Read : Chapter 1 2 Personality -Determinants of Personality -Personality Development Case for Discussion: Daniel Rothstein Pre Read: Chapter 5 3 Personality & Values - Personality Frameworks - Significant Personality Traits Class Activity: - Discussion on Personality Theories

- In class exercise on Locus of Control -Discussion on Assessment Increasing Self Awareness of Personality Traits for

(Students are required to log on to http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/ and respond to the online test. Download the report and write a 2 page critical analysis of your scores on each of the 5 Factors. Bring this assignment to class for discussion and presentation.) 4 Role of Emotional Intelligence at the workplace Case for Discussion : The Case of the Temperamental Talent Pre Read : Chapter 4 5 Learning Theories -Kolbs Cycle -Behaviour Modification -Social Learning Theory - Learning through experience Class Activity: Discussion based on the movie Chhoti Si Baat 6 Learning Styles Class Activity: Exercise on Schedules on Reinforcement ; Know more about your Learning Style 7 Perception - Principles of Perception - Attribution Theory - In class discussion on Twelve Angry Men Class Activity: Discussion will be based on Student Analysis of the Movie Class Activity: Snapshot Group Presentations: Role of perception in Advertising (TV/ Print Ads/ Radio Ads)

Pre Read: Chapter 6 8 Perception - Factors that Influence Individual Decision Making -Impression Management -Perception of Self Image Class Activity: Snapshot Group Presentations: Role of perception in Advertising (TV/ Print Ads/ Radio Ads) Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Case for Discussion: Lisa Benton Pre Read : Chapter : Chapter 3 9 Theories of Motivation and their Implications - Early Theories - Contemporary Theories Case for Discussion: Bullying Bosses (Pg 225 of textbook) In Class Activity on Needs Priority and Goal Setting Pre Read: Chapter 7 10 Applying the Motivational Frameworks - Job Characteristics Model - Alternate Work Arrangements - Flexible Benefits and variable Pay Programs Case for Discussion: Life Stories of Recent MBAs Pre Read: Chapter 8 11 Motivation for Performance - Motivational benefits of intrinsic rewards Case for Discussion: Mini Cases on Motivation Article based Discussion: .Employee Motivation: A powerful new model by Nohria,Groysberg and Lee HBR July -

August 2008 12 13 Learning from the Gurus : Leadership Development -Guest Speaker from Industry Leadership Definition and Theories of Leadership Traditional and Contemporary Pre Read : Chapter 12 Class discussion based on the movie 12 OClock High Pre Read Chapter 12 14 Indian Business Leaders Class Activity / Case To be decided 15 Leadership Development -Leadership Effectiveness - Trust based leadership - Importance Leadership of Mentoring, Self Leadership, Virtual

Case for Discussion : Tom Tierney at Bain & Company 16 Leadership Issues at the Work Place - Finding and creating leaders In Class Structured Activity on Leadership & Discussion 17 18 19 Course Reflections and Integration : Book Review Course Reflections and Integration : Book Review Creativity -Blocks to Creativity, Tools for Enhancing Creativity Case-based Article for Discussion: Creativity under the gun at Litmus Corporation 20 Stress Management Class Activity: Discussion on Causes of Stress and Coping

Strategies Pre Read: Chapter 17 Text: Eustress, distress and Interpretation in occupational stress

Note : Chapter Readings: Students are required to go through the prescribed chapters from the text book Organizational Behavior by Robbins, Judge and Vohra, ( 14th edt ) Pearson Education. The methodology is flexible and incorporates the contemporary corporate situations. Teaching / Learning Methodolog y Assessment methods in Alignment with Intended learning outcomes Case base analysis, group exercises, experiential learning activities, psychometric testing, role play method, quizzes, movie based discussions , interaction with industry experts and lecture method

Specific assessment methods/ta sks Class participatio n (case study) Surprise test Book review (group assignment ) Midterm test Final exam

% weighti ng a 10 b c d e F

10 20

20 40

Reading List and References

Fred Luthans, Organizational Behaviour, Tata McGraw Hill Publication, Tenth Edition McShane, Glinow and Sharma, Organizational Behaviour, Tata

McGraw Hill Udai Pareek, Understanding Organizational Behaviour, Oxford University Press Robin Fincham, Peter Rhodes, Principles of Organizational Behaviour John W. Newstorm, Keith Davis, Organizational Behavior Human Behavior At Work, Tata McGraw - Hill Paul Hersey & Kenneth Blanchard: Management of Organizational Behavior, PHI. Helrigel, Slocum and others, Organizational Behavior