Organizational Behaviour & Leadership

Core Course 3 - MBA DMSC Program

Team Dynamics
Conflict Resolution
IIT Madras Faculty
Practical Case Studies
Communication Skills
Change Management

This course examines how individuals and groups behave in organizations, and how leaders can effectively influence and guide them. It covers motivation, communication, teamwork, leadership styles, and change management, preparing students for real-world leadership roles in supply chain and maritime industries.

Duration:8 weeks

Credits:6 credits

Level:Graduate

Format:Online

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Why This Course is Essential?

Practical Applications

Apply theories with real-world examples and case studies from industry.

People Skills

Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage teams effectively.

Leadership Growth

Learn different leadership styles and how to apply them in various organizational contexts.

Who Should Take This Course?

1. Managers Enhancing Leadership Skills

Managers in logistics and maritime firms who want to strengthen leadership abilities.

2. HR Professionals Focusing on People Management

HR executives seeking deeper knowledge in organizational behaviour.

3. Graduates Building Leadership Foundations

Fresh graduates aiming to become effective leaders in their future careers.

4. Entrepreneurs Managing Teams

Business founders who need to manage and motivate diverse teams.

Hours of Content

Modules

Case Studies

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Certificate

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

Understanding Human Behaviour – Basics of how individuals behave in workplace settings.
Importance in Business – Why organizational behaviour is critical in supply chain and maritime organizations.

Module 2: Motivation

Motivation Theories – Maslow, Herzberg, and McClelland’s models of motivation.
Employee Engagement – How to keep employees motivated and productive.

Module 3: Leadership

Leadership Styles – Autocratic, democratic, transformational, and situational leadership.
Case Applications – Leadership in maritime ports and supply chains.

Module 4: Communication

Effective Communication – How to deliver clear and impactful messages in organizations.
Cross-Cultural Communication – Handling diverse, global workforces.

Module 5: Team Dynamics

Group Behaviour – How groups form, interact, and perform in organizations.
Team Performance – Strategies for building high-performance teams.

Module 6: Decision Making

Rational vs. Intuitive Decisions – Different approaches to making organizational decisions.
Problem-Solving Models – Frameworks for effective decision-making in business.

Module 7: Conflict & Change Management

Conflict Handling – Negotiation and resolution techniques.
Change Leadership – How to guide organizations through digital transformation.

Module 8: Maritime & Supply Chain Applications

Leadership in Ports – Case study of managing large port teams.
Supply Chain Teams – Leadership in logistics and operations management.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have gained comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the subject area.

What You'll Master:

Core concepts and theoretical foundations
Practical applications and case studies
Industry best practices and methodologies
Problem-solving and analytical skills

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This Course is Part of the MBA DMSC Program

This course is one of 20 core courses in the MBA in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain Management program at IIT Madras. To take this course, you need to enroll in the complete MBA DMSC program.

Complete Curriculum

20 core courses + 12 electives designed by IIT Madras faculty

IIT Madras Degree

Earn a prestigious MBA degree from India's premier technical institute

Industry Ready

Practical skills and knowledge for maritime and supply chain leadership

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