Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 1, Semester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 4 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
Unit description
In this unit students will study the interface between people behaviour and the organisation with the goal of improving and achieving organisational desire performance. The unit is designed to help students in exploring and gaining a knowledge of concepts and theories relating to group and individual behaviour and attitudes at organizational level. The unit looks at issues such as culture, personality, perception, motivation, group structure, teamworking, work design, organizational design, leadership, decision making, power and politics. Students gain a better appreciation of people related workplace issues and problems for managing people in contemporary organization.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
| On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: | |
| ULO1 | Describe the concepts and theories that relate to understanding behaviour in organisations. |
| ULO2 | Analyse the role of group, individual and organisational-level influences on behaviour in organisations. |
| ULO3 | Apply organisational behaviour concepts, theories, and models to contemporary workplace issues and problems. |
| ULO4 | Evaluate the relevance of organisational behaviour theory and practice in different workplace contexts. |
| ULO5 | Diffuse knowledge of organisational behaviour through oral and/or written communication. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | Explaining organisational behaviour and environment |
| 2. | Technology and culture |
| 3. | Learning and personality |
| 4. | Communication |
| 5. | Perception and motivation |
| 6. | Group formation and group structure |
| 7. | Individuals in groups and teamworking |
| 8. | Organization structure and design |
| 9. | Leadership approaches |
| 10. | Conflict and negotiation |
| 11. | Change management |
| 12. | Emerging topics and revision |
Assessment
| Assessment Description |
Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Class Participation (Individual) | 10% | 12 |
| Assessment 2: Individual Assignment | 15% | 5 |
| Assessment 3: Mid-Semester Exam | 20% | Mid-semester week |
| Assessment 4: Group Assignment | 15% | 12 |
| Assessment 5: Final Exam | 40% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.