Welcome to the Organizational Theory and Behavior LibGuide. This guide brings together key resources to support your study of how organizations function and how individuals and groups interact within them.
Organizational Theory and Behavior (OTB) examines the structures, cultures, and systems that guide organizations, while also investigating the psychological and social dynamics of the individuals who work within them. The course integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications to help you better understand organizational effectiveness, leadership, motivation, decision-making, and team dynamics.
In this guide, you will find:
Core readings and textbooks on organizational structures and behavior.
Case studies and examples illustrating real workplace challenges and solutions.
Databases and journals for accessing current research and scholarship.
Practical tools and strategies for analyzing and improving organizational performance.
Whether you are completing assignments, preparing for discussions, or developing leadership skills, this guide provides the resources you need to succeed in the course and apply your knowledge in professional settings.
WEEK 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION TO OTB
Organizational Behaviour and Work a Critical Introduction (Book)
Introduction to the Brave New Workplace: Organizational Behavior in the Electronic Age (Article)
Greening Organizational Behavior: An Introduction to the Special Issue (Article)
Organizational Behavior in the New Organizational Era (Article)
Organizational Behavior Managing People and Behavior (Book)
WEEK 3 INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach (Book)
The Need for and Meaning of Positive Organizational Behavior (Article)
Organizational Behavior (Book)
Emerging Positive Organizational Behavior (Article)
WEEK 4 EMOTIONS AND MOODS; PERSONALITY AND VALUES; SOCIAL PERCEPTION AND ATTRIBUTION
Distinctions Between Emotion and Mood (Article)
Values and Personality (Article)
Generational Differences: Revisiting Generational Work Values for the New Millennium (Article)
What is Perception? (Article)
Cues to Intention Bias Action Perception Toward the Most Efficient Trajectory (Article)
Attribution Theory and Research (Article)
Self-Serving Biases in the Attribution of Causality: Fact or Fiction? (Article)
WEEK 5 MOTIVATION
Five Key Ingredients for Improving Student Motivation (Article)
What Should We Do about Motivation Theory? Six Recommendations for the Twenty-First Century (Article)
The Future of Work Motivation Theory (Article)
Equity and Intrinsic Motivation: The Role of Choice (Article)
Employee Motivation in New Working Environment (Article)
WEEK 6 GROUP BEHAVIOUR
Comparison of Formal and Informal Structures in Organizations Using the Social Network Analysis (Article)
Group Development (I): A Review and Synthesis of Development Models (Article)
Change Cases: Use Cases that Identify Future Requirements (Article)
How Behaviors are Influenced by Perceived Norms (Article)
Social Status Determines How we Monitor and Evaluate our Performance (Article)
Introduction to Decision Making Methods (Article)
WEEK 8 UNDERSTANDING WORK TEAM
Teams in Organizations: Recent Research on Performance and Effectiveness (Article)
The Promise and Reality of Diverse Teams in Organizations (Article)
A Review and Integration of Classification Systems Relevant to Teams in Organizations (Article)
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Work Groups and Teams (Article)
The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues (Article)
Creating Value with Diverse Teams in Global Management (Article)
WEEK 9 LEADERSHIP
Leadership: Do Traits Matter? (Article)
WEEK 10 CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION
Dimensions of Conflict Frame: Disputant Interpretations of Conflict (Article)
Conflict Resolution in the Interactionism Symbolyc Prespective (Article)
Conflict and Its Management (Article)
Chapter 3 On Stages of Conflict Escalation (Article)
SMR Forum: Managing Conflict (Article)
WEEK 11 COMMUNICATION
The Functions of Communication (Article)
Models of the Communication Process (Article)
Review of the Grapevine Communication (Article)
Challenges and Advantages of Electronic Prescribing System: A Survey Study and Thematic Analysis (Article)
Language Barriers to Effective Communication (Article)
Characteristics of the Start-Up Culture from the Perspective of Organizational Culture Model (Article)
Organizational Socialization: the Missing link Between Employee Needs and Organizational Culture (Article)
The Concept(s) of Culture (Article)