In Lecture 2, you will learn the classical definitions of organisation. Weber (1947) proposed that organisation has boundaries, structure, power hierarchy, and devision of labour. Barnard (1938) emphasized the people element and interaction. Etzioni (1964) and Scott (1964) defined organisation as social entity requiring a common goal and people's will. Katz and Kahn (1978) brought environment into the definition of organisation. They believe the social environment plays a crucial role in all the organisational behaviours.

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: None.

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lectureEDLS011_S1_L2.pdf​

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your personal learning experiences into your personal Reflective report. The Reflective report for Session 1 will be submitted in one file after Lecture 4.<p="color:">

Assignment after the lecture:

Read the following article.

Walonick, D. S. Organizational Theory and Behavior.
http://www.unc.edu/courses/2008fall/sowo/804/957/Readings/orgtheoryandbehavior.htm