Role theory - a discussion agenda

The following discussion agenda is on role theory in the field of Organizational Behavior:

1. The concepts of role theory
• Role set
• Role definition
• Role ambiguity
• Role incompatibility
• Role conflict
• Role overload
• Role underload
2. Role Stress
• Symptons of role strain
• Strategies to cope with role strain
3. The implications of stress
• Factors that lead to stress
• Personality variables on stress
• Implications for organizations
4. Perceiving people
• Implications of role perception
5. Interactiong with people
• Interaction with individuals
• Interaction with groups

Reference
Handy, C. (1993) "Chapter 3: On Roles and Interactions" Understanding Organizations, Pengiun Books