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6-Week Online Course

Organisational
Behaviour

for Non-Profit Organisations

Understand how people, teams and culture shape the effectiveness of your organisation — and lead with values-based, people-centred practice through motivation, teamwork, conflict and change.

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Start Date
9 November 2026Monday
Timing
6:30 – 8:30 pm ISTEvery Monday
Mode
ZoomLive Online
About the Course

Why People Make or Break Your Mission

Organisational Behaviour examines how individuals, groups and organisational systems influence workplace effectiveness and performance.

The course introduces key concepts in individual behaviour, motivation, leadership, teamwork, organisational culture, conflict management and organisational change — helping you understand how human behaviour affects decision-making, staff and volunteer engagement, productivity and organisational effectiveness.

It also introduces the principles and applications of Organisational Development (OD), including interventions that support organisational learning, innovation and sustainable change — so you can apply behavioural concepts to real-world situations as a present or future leader of a non-profit.

A values-based perspective. A Biblical lens runs through the course, encouraging ethical leadership, healthy relationships, stewardship and people-centred organisational practices.

Learning Objectives

  1. 1 Develop an understanding of individual, group, and organisational behaviour and its impact on managerial effectiveness.
  2. 2 Gain practical frameworks for managing people, teams, culture, conflict, and organisational change.
  3. 3 Integrate ethical and values-based perspectives into organisational and managerial practice.
  4. 4 Learn key concepts and interventions in Organisational Development for improving organisational effectiveness.
What You Will Learn

From Individual Behaviour to Organisational Change

Unit 1

Foundations of OB & Individual Behaviour

Unit 2

Motivation, Leadership & Employee Engagement

Unit 3

Groups, Teams & Organisational Communication

Unit 4

Organisational Culture & Conflict Management

Unit 5

Organisational Development, Change & Innovation

Curriculum & Schedule

Six Monday Evenings, Unit by Unit

Each live session covers one unit, with pre- and post-session work to put the ideas into practice. The course closes with your own presentation, evaluated by faculty and peers.

Course at a Glance

Sessions6 × 2 hours (12 Hours)
DayEvery Monday
Timing6:30 – 8:30 pm IST
Dates9 Nov – 14 Dec 2026
ModeLive on Zoom
Fee₹2,950 (incl. GST)
9Nov
Session 1 · Unit 1
Fundamentals of Organisational Behaviour and Individual Behaviour
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the key concepts and importance of Organisational Behaviour in management.
  • Analyse how personality, attitudes, values, perception, and learning influence individual behaviour.
  • Apply ethical and Biblical perspectives to workplace behaviour and decision-making.
Topics
  • Organisational Behaviour: Concepts, Scope and Importance
  • Individual Behaviour: Personality, Self-Concept, Attitudes and Values
  • Perception, Learning and Individual Decision-Making
  • Ethics, Values and Biblical Perspectives
16Nov
Session 2 · Unit 2
Motivation, Leadership and Employee Engagement
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain major theories of motivation and their application in the workplace.
  • Analyse leadership approaches and competencies that contribute to organisational effectiveness.
  • Apply appropriate strategies to improve employee engagement, morale, and performance.
Topics
  • Motivation: Theories and Applications
  • Leadership Theories and Contemporary Approaches
  • Leadership Competencies and Organisational Effectiveness
  • Employee Engagement, Morale and Performance
23Nov
Session 3 · Unit 3
Groups, Teams and Organisational Communication
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain group dynamics and factors influencing team effectiveness.
  • Apply strategies for effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
  • Evaluate approaches to group decision-making, creativity, and problem-solving.
Topics
  • Group Dynamics and Team Development
  • Team Building and Team Effectiveness
  • Communication and Interpersonal Relationships
  • Group Decision-Making, Creativity and Problem-Solving
30Nov
Session 4 · Unit 4
Organisational Culture and Conflict Management
Learning Outcomes
  • Analyse the role of organisational culture in employee behaviour and organisational effectiveness.
  • Identify causes of organisational conflict and evaluate appropriate conflict-resolution approaches.
  • Apply strategies for developing positive, ethical, and healthy workplace environments.
Topics
  • Organisational Culture: Elements, Types and Functions
  • Positive, Ethical and Inclusive Organisational Cultures
  • Organisational Conflict and Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution and Workplace Stress
7Dec
Session 5 · Unit 5
Organisational Development, Change and Innovation
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the concepts, processes, and importance of Organisational Development.
  • Evaluate approaches to managing organisational change, resistance, and innovation.
  • Apply appropriate OD interventions to support organisational learning and sustainable change.
Topics
  • Organisational Development: Concepts and Processes
  • Managing Change and Resistance to Change
  • OD Interventions: Team Building, Survey Feedback, Process Consultation and Appreciative Inquiry
  • Innovation, Organisational Learning and Sustainable Change
14Dec
Session 6 · Capstone
Student Presentations with Faculty & Peer Evaluation

Each participant delivers an 8-minute presentation or case study applying the course to a real organisational situation. Presentations are assessed by faculty and peers on content, relevance, presentation skills and time management.

Course Outcomes

On Completion, You Will Be Able To

01

Analyse individual and group behaviour and apply appropriate approaches to motivation, leadership, teamwork, and communication.

02

Evaluate organisational culture, conflict, and workplace dynamics to enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.

03

Apply organisational development, change, and innovation approaches using ethical, values-based, and people-centred leadership principles.

Resource People

Learn from Experienced Practitioners

Dr. Tabitha Durai
Dean – Research & Development | Assistant Professor of Commerce, Madras Christian College
Dr. Tabitha Durai
Mr. Godfrey Henry Emmanuel
Director – Jeevan
Executive Director – Asha Kamal Project
Mr. Godfrey Henry Emmanuel
Assessment

How You Will Be Evaluated

Continuous evaluation across all five units plus one presentation. Participants are expected to attend every session, complete pre- and post-session assignments, take the quizzes and keep a reflective journal.

10marks
Attendance
2 marks per unit × 5 units
25marks
Pre-Session Assignments
200–300 words · 5 marks per unit
30marks
Post-Session Assignments
300–400 words · 6 marks per unit
15marks
Post-Session Quizzes
6 MCQs per unit · 3 marks per unit
10marks
Reflective Journaling
2 marks per unit × 5 units
10marks
Student Presentation / Case Study
One 8-minute presentation · assessed by faculty and peers on content, relevance, presentation skills & time management
Total across all components 100 Marks
Resources

Suggested Reading

References

  1. Christian Institute of Management (CIM). Church Management Study Material.
  2. Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A., & Vohra, N. (2022). Organizational Behavior (19th ed.). Pearson.
  3. Luthans, F. (2011). Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach (12th ed.). McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
  4. Newstrom, J. W. (2015). Organizational Behavior: Human Behavior at Work (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  5. Cummings, T. G., & Worley, C. G. (2015). Organization Development and Change (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Journals & Business Magazines

  1. International Journal of Faith & Management (IJFM) – Christian Institute of Management. Peer-reviewed journal on faith-informed management research.
  2. Harvard Business Review. Harvard Business Publishing.
  3. Academy of Management Journal. Academy of Management.
  4. Journal of Organizational Behavior. Wiley.
  5. Organizational Dynamics. Elsevier.
  6. MIT Sloan Management Review. MIT Sloan School of Management.
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Six live Monday-evening sessions on Zoom, starting 9 November 2026. Seats are limited — register today to secure your place.

₹2,950inclusive of GST
12 Hours · Every Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm IST
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Register for Organisational Behaviour for Non-Profit Organisations, starting 9 November 2026 — Every Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm IST.

Course Fee (incl. GST) ₹2,950