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PGDM 2012-14: Term-II

GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP

Credits 1.5
Faculty Name Prof. FM Sahoo
Program PGDM-BM
Academic Year and Term PGDM (2012-14): Term II




1. Course Description
Work groups and teams are essential parameters of organizational life. Since most of the contemporary organizations are project-driven, the organizational effectiveness is significantly linked with structure, function and strategy of teams. More and more attention is now being paid to the pivotal role of team work. In such a context, the understanding of group dynamics and leadership assumes a great deal of importance.
While the study of individuals in organization focuses on individual parameters, Group Dynamics and Leadership emphasizes the collective behavior. At this level, the examination of group behavior is attempted with a view to understanding the dynamics and facilitating the performance.

2. Student Learning Outcomes (typically 3-5 bullet points)
· Be able to ….. To understand and appreciate concepts in group dynamics and leadership
· Be able to …. To administer, score and interpret relevant measures
· Be able to …. To develop leadership and team building skills
3. Required Text Books and Reading Material

4. Tentative Session Plan

Session NumberTopics/ActivitiesReading/case list etc.
Session 1:
Session 2&3:
Session 4&5:
Session 6:
Session 7:
Session 8 & 9:
Session 10: 		Introduction
Group Structure
Group Processes & Functions
Work Teams
Conflict & Negotiation
Leadership & Followership
Group Presentation 		ORGB
ORGB & ARM
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Course Outline

4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Definition
4.1.2 Types
4.1.3 Development stages
4.1.4 Group Analysis (Sociometry) 4.2 Group Structure
4.2.1 Composition (Diversity)
4.2.2 Size
4.2.3 Norms
4.2.4 Status
4.2.5 Cohesiveness 4.3 Group Function
4.3.1 Process (Individual vs. Group)
4.3.2 Social Facilitation
4.3.3 Social Loafing
4.3.4 Polarization
4.3.5 Group Think
4.3.6 Group Decision Making 4.4 Work Teams
4.4.1 Group vs Team
4.4.2 Types of Teams
4.4.3 Creating Effective Teams
4.4.4 Team Building
4.4.5 Team Performance 4.5 Conflict and Negotiation
4.5.1 Nature of Conflict
4.5.2 Causes of Conflict
4.5.3 Forms of Conflict
4.5.4 Conflict Management Strategies
4.5.5 Conflict Management Styles 4.6 Leadership and Followership
4.6.1 Leadership vs Management
4.6.2 Early Trait Theories
4.6.3 Behavioral Theories
4.6.4 Contingency Theory
4.6.5 Recent Developments
4.6.6 Followership
4.6.7 Guidelines

5. Evaluation
End Term 30%
(Group project guidelines would be provided later)

6. Deadlines for Assignment Submission

6.1 Quiz : (4th session & 8th session)
6.2 Submission of Project Proposal : 4th session
6.3 Completion of Project : 9th session
6.4 Submission of Project Report : 10th session

7. Academic Integrity

· Students are expected to maintain ambience in the class
· Expected to complete assignment in time
· Require to involve themselves in socially useful projects (SUP)

Created By: Debasis Mohanty on 08/28/2012 at 10:10 AM
Category: PGDM-I Doctype: Document

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