(Podcast) Organisation Behaviour

Episode 1 is an introduction of organisational behaviour and centers on the disciplines that contribute to the study of organisational behaviour. This topic touches on the discipline, challenges and opportunities of organisational behaviour.

Episode 2 focuses on the individual element in greater depth. We will discuss the differences between individuals, and how their biographical traits are linked to work attendance, job satisfaction, commitment to the job and productivity.

Episode 3 explains the important aspects of the individual, such as values, emotions and attitude. This topic aims to clarify how individual values, emotions and attitude influence employees' actions and behaviour at the work place in order to achieve job satisfaction. Managers and would-be managers should be aware of this to effectively manage an organisation.

Episode 4 discusses theories of motivation and their application in the workplace. It also covers the job characteristics model and factors that need to be considered when designing work.

Episode 5 explains stress in the workplace. It also covers the causes and the effects of stress to the employees, and in turn, to the organisation as well.

Episode 6 discuss group and team behaviours. It also explains the differences between groups and teams and identification of the types of teams and ways of forming effective teams.

Episode 7 explains the need for the kind of leadership that can positively influence the performance of an organisation. This topic emphasises on the power of leaders, the differences between leaders and managers, traits, behaviours, contingencies and neo-charismatic theories.