MGC2230 - Organisational behaviour

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Overview

This unit provides a framework for understanding the behaviour of people at work. Its fields of analysis include the individual, the group, and the total organisation. The unit provides information on human factors that influence individual and organisational effectiveness such as differences in perception, personality, motivation, leadership styles and others. … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit provides a framework for understanding the behaviour of people at work. Its fields of analysis include the individual, the group, and the total organisation. The unit provides information on human factors that influence individual and organisational effectiveness such as differences in perception, personality, motivation, leadership styles and others. The study of organisational behaviour is based upon social science methods and links with other studies in behavioural sciences such as management, human resource management, sociology and psychology.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Josh Howard

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

define the nature and purpose of the field of organisational behaviour

distinguish the major theories used to explain the behaviour of people in organisations

identify the major factors influencing individual and group behaviour in organisations

read and critically evaluate published research in the field of organisational behaviour.

Teaching approach

Peer assisted learning

Role play

Case-based teaching

Online learning

Simulation or virtual practice

Research activities

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.