Core
5
6 ECTS
Autumn
Introduction to Management
EC430
Zana Prutina
2017
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
Emotions and Moods
Personality and Values
Perceptions and Individual Decision Making
Motivation
Understanding Work in Teams
Communication
Leadership
Power and Politics
Conflict and Negotiation
Organizational Culture
Organizational Change and Stress Management
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lectures |
30 |
1.5 hours |
45 hours |
| Tutorials |
15 |
1 hour |
15 hours |
| Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours |
90 |
||
| Total Contact Hours |
60 |
||
| Total Engagement Hours | 150 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Final exam |
1 |
3 hours |
50% |
Week 17 |
|
Midterm exam |
1 |
2 hours |
20% |
Week 8 |
|
Written test |
1 |
1 hours |
10% |
Week 5 |
|
Group project and presentation |
1 |
2000 words; 45 minutes presentation |
Written part: 10% Presentation: 10% |
Week 12 |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
To improve understanding of the theory related to the field of Organisational Behaviour.
Characterize the nature of the field of organizational behaviour, and discuss the contribution of each level of analysis (individual, group, organizational)
Critically analyse the components and importance of each level of analysis, as well as their interaction in shaping organizational outcomes
Demonstrate confidence and flexibility in case study analyses
Provide recommendations and explain reasoning for the choices made in case study analyses
Ability to used pre-defined methods to conduct a research and to judge and critically analyse results.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures will be based on the key text book combined with supplementary resources. (ILO: 1-5)
Group project assignment to integrate theoretical concepts with practical skills and to address organizational behaviour (OB) themes and issues (ILO: 6)
Group discussions in class will encourage active participation. (ILO: 1-5)
Assessment Strategy:
Midterm exam (ILO: 1-3)
Final exam (ILO: 1-5)
Group project (ILO:6)
Written test (ILO:1-2)
Practical Skills:
Ability to theoretically analyse influences that shape organizational behaviour
Ability to organize and manage teams, and to apply motivational concepts in practice
Ability to effectively communicate in organizations
Ability to identify and resolve organizational problems
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures and class discussions (PS 1-4)
Role-plays (PS: 2-4)
Additional readings on contemporary themes and issues (PS: 1-4)
Assessment Strategy:
Written Exams (PS: 1-4)
Project (PS: 1-4)
Transferable Skills:
A problem-centered and problem-solving approach
Ability to effectively present own and others’ point of view
Communication Skills: Written and Oral
Research Skills
Data analyses skills
Ability to work in the team
Classify data
Compare, inspect or record facts
Meet deadlines
Good time management
Organize/manage projects
IT Skills
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures and class discussions (TS 1-3)
Role plays (TS: 2-3)
Group project (including presentation) (TS: 1-12)
Assessment Strategy:
Written examinations (TS:1,2,5-8)
Case studies (TS:1-3, 5-8)
Group project (including presentation) (TS: 1-12)
Set text
Robbins, S.P. and Judge, T.A. (2017). Organizational Behavior. 17th global edition. Pearson
Supplementary Materials
Greenberg, J. (2013). Managing Behavior in Organizations. 6th international edition. Pearson
Ivancevich, J.M., Konopaske, R. and Matteson, M.T. (2013). Organizational Behavior and Management. 10th edition. Business and Economics.
Welch, J. (2005). Winning. New York: Harper Collins.
Goleman, D. (2004). What makes a leader? Harvard Business Review.
Hofstede,G., Hofstede, G.J. and Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. 3rd edition. McGraw-Hill.
Hamel, G. (2007). The Future of Management. Harvard Business Review Press.
zappos.com (2017) Zappos family core values. http://about.zappos.com/our-unique-culture/zappos-core-values
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