OB101 Organisational and Human Management

DESCRIPTION

This unit introduces students to the concepts and theories relevant to the behaviour of individuals and groups such as individual differences, perception, motivation and conflict resolution. Students will be introduced to the organizational characteristics of Agricultural cooperatives and related industries. Managing in complex environments will be used to identify, analyse and discuss organisational problems relevant to complex projects and to study the development of behavioural responses to help resolve such situations. The broader organisation’s dynamic relationships with its operating environment are explored and implications of that relationship for organisational culture, power, change and development considered.

RELEVANT COURSES

Bachelor of Accounting*
Bachelor of Agribusiness*

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

Nil

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Critique diversity in organisations

LO2 Outline a number of theories that explain human behaviour in organisations

LO3 Critically appraise the inter-relationship between individuals, teams, and organisational systems

LO4 Apply organisational behaviour concepts in an agribusiness sector

CONTENT

  • Diversity in organisations
  • Attitudes and job satisfaction
  • Personality and values
  • Emotions and moods
  • Perception and individual decision making
  • Motivation: From concept to application
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Power and politics
  • Conflict and negotiation
  • Organisational culture, change, and stress management
  • Agriculture cooperatives and their organisational characteristics

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Quiz – 20%
  2. Group Project Report and Oral Presentation – 30%
  3. Exam – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Nil

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