To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the
following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or
errors: After taking this course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, theories and
models presented in the course.
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze and explain OB-related
situations and organizational practice in an organisation, using
concepts and theoretical approaches that we address in the
course.
- Use the concepts, theories and models addressed in the course
to formulate effective solutions to OB-related problems or
situations in an organization.
- Present written discussion, analysis and solutions in a
well-structured style, targeted to a specific
audience.
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The study of organizational behaviour is an inter-disciplinary
field, drawing on insights from cognitive and social psychology,
economics, sociology and anthropology. This course will provide
students with a foundation in organizational behaviour, focusing
on the behaviour of individuals and groups within
organizations as well as the organization's relationship with
broader societal and market environments. This foundation will be
built through investigation and practical application of the most
relevant classic and contemporary research on organizational
behaviour.
We will examine how individual differences and abilities, group
dynamics and processes, culture, leadership approaches, technology,
and organizational structure affect behaviour. We will consider how
motivation, stress, communication and conflict can also affect
behaviour. Students will: 1) develop an ability to analyze,
understand, and explain important aspects and determinants of
behaviour in organizations, and 2) apply theories from the course
in a practical way to competently and strategically solve problems,
effect successful organizational change, and be more effective
leaders and managers, especially in an international business or
multi-cultural context.
Utilizing discussion and course materials, the concepts from the
course will be applied to different types of companies and
institutions. An awareness of the importance of culture and the
“global village” aspect of many organizations will be emphasized.
The course will use a variety of theories for analytical
investigations of practical case studies. Doing so the course will
investigate relations between individuals (employees, managers,
leaders), groups, organizations, industries and the wider
institutional setting. It is planned to invite a guest speaker to
elaborate on the topics analysed in class. The course will
highlight the international dimension through using a broad range
of examples form Europe, the US, Asia-Pacific and elsewhere.
Finally, the research conducted by the lecturers will inform the
theoretical and practical underpinnings of the
course.
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- Clegg, S., Kornberger M., and Pitsis, T., 2016, Managing
and Organizations.An Introduction to Theory and
Practice, 4th edition, Sage: London
- Additional readings for tutorials
Please note, minor changes may occur. The teacher will
upload the final reading list to Learn two weeks before the course
starts.
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