OB400 Organisational Behaviour

DESCRIPTION

This unit discusses relevant issues in the management of people, including motivation, groups and teams, emotions and stress, individual differences, leadership, and organisation change. The complexity of the interactions, relationships, and processes within organisations can make them difficult to understand. The unit provides students with analytical skills and tools to help them understand human behaviour at the individual, group, and organisation level. Theories, models, and research will be discussed and applied through case studies, individual and group assignments, experiential exercises, and reflection on work experience.

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Agricultural Information Management*
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)*

*Core unit
Elective unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus
Mixed mode
Online
Intensive
Extensive

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

Nil

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Critically evaluate important theories and models about human behaviour in organisations and their application to management

LO2 Investigate and describe the functioning of organisations as institutions including issues of structure, power, politics, and change

LO3 Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of prominent theories and models of group functioning in organisations and their significance in the workplace

LO4 Apply organisational behaviour theories, concepts, and models to contemporary workplace issues

LO5 Critically review the ethical and social impact of managing people within organisations

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
  • Organisational leadership
  • Power and politics
  • Conflict and negotiation
  • Organisational culture, change, and stress management
  • Cooperatives and their organisational characteristics

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Team Workshop – 20%
  2. Problem Analysis Report – 40%
  3. Exam – 40%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

McShane, S. et al. (2019). Organisational behaviour: Emerging knowledge, global insights. Sydney, NSW: McGraw-Hill Education Australia.

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