| Learning objectives |
- Account for key concepts, theories and perspectives in
Organizational Behavior and Corporate Communication
- Demonstrate the ability to use them in analyses of relevant
business/organizational issues
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss the choice of theories,
their interconnectedness and their advantages/limitations in
relation to the analysis of the empirical case.
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| Examination |
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Organisation,
Communication and Culture:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance, see also the rules about
examination forms in the programme regulations. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
3-5 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 3 pages |
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The examination is based on the syllabus read in
the course and the synopsis. Students can apply for exemption to
write the synopsis individually. It is not possible to write in
pairs. |
| Assignment type |
Synopsis |
| Release of assignment |
Subject chosen by students themselves, see
guidelines if any |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-point grading scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Winter |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
There are four different scenaria
for the re-exam.
A) If the student is absent from the oral exam due to documented
illness but has been part of handing in the report,s/he does not
have to submit a new project report, but MUST hand in the same
project AGAIN for the re-exam.
B) If an individual student fails the oral exam, s/he does not have
to submit a new project report, but MUST hand in the same project
report again for the re-exam.
C) If a whole group fails, they must hand in a revised report for
the re-take.
D) If a student has not handed in anything for the ordinary exam,
he/she will hand in a report for the re-exam.
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Description of the exam
procedure
Throughout the semester students will work in larger case groups
of students consisting of one or more exam groups to promote
group discussion and the generation of ideas - however, the
exam synopsis will be handed in in smaller exam groups as described
above.
The oral exam
The student makes a short oral presentation of approximately 3
minutes on the synopsis at the examination. The student may bring
the synopsis and notes in the form of key words, which is not to
exceed more than one A4 page. The examiner can ask clarifying
questions during the presentation. Building on the presentation,
the examination then takes the form of a discussion between the
student and the
examiner
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The aim of this course is to provide students with:
- relevant theories, concepts and models within the field of
organisational theory and organisational behavior,
- perspectives and models related to the design of organisational
structures,
- theoretical and practical knowledge about how organisations
communicate internally and with the external environment, and how
they organise themselves in order to communicate more effectively
(as well as for other organisational purposes), and
- the ability to critically reflect on the theories, concepts and
models and their relevance in describing, analysing and evaluating
issues of organisation and corporate communication in relation to
companies and organisations.
The course focuses on two main fields:
- Organisational theory
- Corporate communication
Furthermore, the course will complement the knowledge from the
course -
International Business and Sustainability through a joint
case.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
The course is based on lectures, discussions and
group work in the form of case work and case presentations.
Students will be assigned to a group/case and are expected to
present case analyses and findings to their fellow students in
class. A class discussion will follow the case presentations.
The case presentation (max 5 PP slides) are to be uploaded on
CANVAS before the relevant session. The case analysis can be used
in the final written product. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
During the course, case analyses, presentations
and discussions allow students to test their learning, and to get
feedback from the instructor and peers on theories and
organizational/leadership practice.
Feedback is also provided in class and online, and class
participation is strongly encouraged. |
| Student workload |
| Lectures |
36 hours |
| Exam |
0.5 hours |
| Preparation |
169.5 hours |
| Total |
206 hours |
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| Further Information |
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Please note that this course will be discontinued and run for
the last time in Autumn 2025. The last exam will be offered in
winter 2026.
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| Expected literature |
- Champoux, Joseph, E. (2020). Organizational Behavior:
Integrating Individuals, Groups and Organizaitons (6th
Edition). Routledge.
- Cornelissen. Joep (2014), Corporate Communication. A Guide
to Theory and Practice (5th Edition),
Sage.
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