Session 6:

Chapter 2- Diversity

pg 78 (exploiting a loophole, a must read)

Pg 81 Diversity - pg 86 (Biographical characteristics)

pg 98 Implementing Diversity Management Strategies till pg 101 (Summary) A

Session 7:

Chapter 7 Motivation Concepts

Read the following theories from the chapter/net
 Hierarchy of need theory
 Two Factor Theory
 McCleland Theory of Need
 Self Determination Theory
 Goal Setting Theory
 Expectancy Theory
 Equity/justice Theory

Session 8: Chapter 8
The following topics are included
Pg 283 Read “ job characteristics model” only till Motivation potential score.
Pg 285 Read “job redesign” “Job rotation” “Relational job design”
“ job enlargement and job enrichment (from net)”
Pg 294 Participative management
Pg 297-302 How to Pay: Rewarding individual employees through variable-Pay Programs
till “Using Benefits to Motivate Employees”
Pg 303 Using intrinsic rewards to motivate employees
Session 9: Chapter 11 Communication
Do give a thorough read to “Curious communication” page 381 BELIEVE ME, ITS
INTERESTING!!!!!!!
Read the content under the following headings:
 Functions of communication
 grapevine
 Written communication
 Nonverbal communication
 Choice of communication channel
 Barriers to effective communication
 Cultural factors
 Persuasive communication
 The role of social media on effective communication and how it is changing the shape of
formal communication in organizations (this is an off the book topic so I encourage you
to think and read about it. It may earn you surprise points 😊).
Session 10: Chapter 16 Organizational Culture

Read the following topics:

What Is Organizational Culture?
Exhibit 16.1 -Strong versus Weak cultures
The Functions of a culture
Culture as an asset
Culture as a liability (only barriers to change, barriers to diversity)
How a culture begins/ keeping the culture alive (selection, top management, socialization only
first paragraph till prearrival stage.)
How employees learn culture pg 579 till pg582.
A positive culture pgs 582 till585