MCO-01: Organization Theory and Behaviour - Complete Study Materials
IGNOU M.Com Semester 1 course covering organizational structures, behavior, group dynamics, culture, and development. This guide provides unit-wise study materials with direct access to official IGNOU Egyankosh resources.
Course Overview
Course Code: MCO-01
Course Title: Organization Theory and Behaviour
Semester: 1
Credits: 6
Description: This course provides comprehensive knowledge of organizational theory, individual and group behaviour in organizations, organizational culture, and change management. It covers theoretical frameworks and practical applications essential for business managers.
Study Materials by Block & Unit
📚 BLOCK 1 — ORGANISATION THEORY
Unit 1 — Introduction to Organisation
Foundational concepts of organization, types, and significance in modern business.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 2 — Organisation Theory
Classical, neoclassical, and modern theories of organization.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 3 — Organisation Structure and Effectiveness
Organizational design, structure types, and measuring organizational effectiveness.
📄 Read Material📚 BLOCK 2 — ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVE-I
Unit 4 — Overview of Organisational Behaviour
Introduction to OB discipline, nature, scope, and relevance in organizations.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 5 — Individual Behaviour and Learning
Factors influencing individual behavior, learning theories, and applications.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 6 — Perception
Perceptual process, perceptual errors, and workplace implications.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 7 — Attitudes and Values
Formation and change of attitudes, values in organizational context.
📄 Read Material📚 BLOCK 3 — ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVE-II
Unit 8 — Personality and Emotions
Personality theories, traits, and emotional intelligence in the workplace.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 10 — Motivation
Motivation theories and techniques for enhancing employee motivation.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 11 — Job Design and Job Satisfaction
Job characteristics, enrichment strategies, and satisfaction measurement.
📄 Read Material📚 BLOCK 4 — GROUP BEHAVIOUR
Unit 12 — Group Formation and Structure
Group dynamics, formation stages, and organizational group types.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 13 — Communication
Communication process, barriers, and effective organizational communication.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 15 — Team Building and Leadership
Team effectiveness, leadership styles, and team development.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 16 — Power and Politics
Organizational power dynamics and political behavior in organizations.
📄 Read Material📚 BLOCK 5 — ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
Unit 17 — Organisational Culture and Climate
Understanding organizational culture, types, and building strong culture.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 18 — Organisational Change
Change management, resistance to change, and managing organizational transitions.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 19 — Organisational Development
OD interventions, process consulting, and organizational effectiveness improvement.
📄 Read MaterialUnit 20 — Emerging Trends in OB
Contemporary OB issues, gig economy, remote work, and future of work.
📄 Read Material📖 Study Tips for MCO-01
- Start with Block 1: Build strong conceptual foundation with organization theory before moving to behavior.
- Link Theory to Practice: Relate each concept to real organizational situations and examples.
- Group Study: This course benefits greatly from discussions; form study groups to discuss complex concepts.
- Case Studies: Apply theories to case studies of well-known organizations.
- Revision: Revise all 5 blocks together to understand interconnections.
🔗 Related Courses (Semester 1)
Enhance your management knowledge with other Semester 1 courses:
- MCO-04: Business Environment
- MCO-05: Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- MCO-21: Managerial Economics
Ready to Master MCO-01?
Start with Unit 1 and progress systematically through all 5 blocks. Use the provided IGNOU Egyankosh materials for comprehensive study.
Begin Your StudyNote: All study materials and PDF links are provided by IGNOU's official Egyankosh portal. Please refer to the official IGNOU website for any updates or changes in course structure.