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Course Name Personality Development
Course Code 26AEX114
Program BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Semester 2
Credits 2
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Syllabus

Theory

Personality Definition, Nature of personality, theories of personality and its types. The humanistic approach – Maslow’s self-actualization theory, shaping of personality, determinants of personality, Myers-Briggs Typology Indicator, Locus of control and performance, Type A and Type B Behaviours, personality and Organizational Behaviour.

Foundations of individual behavior and factors influencing individual behavior, Models of individual behavior, Perception and attributes and factors affecting perception, Attribution theory and case studies on Perception and Attribution. Learning: Meaning and definition, theories and principles of learning, Learning and organizational behavior, Learning and training, learning feedback. Attitude and values, Intelligence- types of Intelligence, theories of intelligence, measurements of intelligence, factors influencing intelligence, intelligence and Organizational behavior, emotional intelligence. Motivation- theories and principles, Teamwork and group dynamics.

Practical

MBTI personality analysis, Learning Styles and Strategies, Motivational needs, Firo-B, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork and team building, Group Dynamics, Win-win game, Conflict Management, Leadership styles, Case studies on Personality and Organizational Behavior.

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives

  1. To make students realize their potential strengths

  2. To cultivate their inter-personal skills and improve employability

  3. To equip students with practical tools to enhance personal effectiveness, teamwork, and decision-making within organizational settings.

Course Outcome:

Any student who has undergone the course shall be able to:

Sl. No

Course outcome

CO

Blooms level

1.

Understand and explain the key concepts of personality

CO1

Understand

2.

Analyze the foundations of individual behavior

CO2

Analyze

3.

Evaluate learning theories and principles and apply them to improve employee training, development, and performance in organizations.

CO3

Evaluate

4.

Assess the roles of attitudes, values, intelligence, and motivation in determining individual and group behavior in an organizational context.

CO4

Assess

5.

Understanding of group dynamics, teamwork, and the interaction between personality

CO5

Demonstrate

 

Text Books / References

  1. Andrews, Sudhir. 1988. How to Succeed at Interviews. 21st (rep.) New Delhi. Tata McGraw- Hill.
  2. Heller, Robert. 2002. Effective Leadership. Essential Manager series. Dk Publishing.
  3. Hindle, Tim. 2003. Reducing Stress. Essential Manager series. Dk Publishing.
  4. Lucas, Stephen. 2001. Art of Public Speaking. New Delhi. Tata – Mc-Graw Hill.
  5. Mile, D.J. 2004. Power of Positive Thinking. Delhi. Rohan Book Company.
  6. Pravesh Kumar. 2005. All about Self- Motivation. New Delhi. Goodwill Publishing House.
  7. Smith, B. 2004. Body Language. Delhi: Rohan Book Company.
  8. Shaffer, D. R. 2009. Social and Personality Development (6th Edition). Belmont, CA: Wadswor.

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