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Unit of Study MNG82210 - Organisational Behaviour (Online) (2018)

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Unit description

Introduces students to the theory and practice of Organisational Behaviour (OB). Central to this objective is the study of OB at three levels of analysis – 1) Individual, 2) Group, and 3) System. Collectively this structure provides the opportunity for students to recognise how workplace behaviour can be effectively managed so that desired organisational outcomes are achieved. Students will also have the opportunity to apply much of the unit content to their personal career context.

Unit content

 Module 1: Organisations and the individual

  • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
  • Linking individual differences to workplace behaviour
  • Managing workplace behaviour

Module 2: Interpersonal and group processes

  • Understanding groups and teams
  • Working with others to achieve desired organisational outcomes

Module 3: The organisational system

  • Organisational structure, culture and change

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
SCU Online Study Period 4 Study Period 4

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 examine the determinants of individual and group behaviour in an organisational context
2 demonstrate a critical understanding of selected OB theory and apply this knowledge to the challenges and opportunities of contemporary organisations
3 evaluate and discuss the characteristics of effective workplace teams
4 apply reflective practice to the analysis of professional career experiences
5 analyse and evaluate contemporary issues relevant to the study of organisational design, culture and change.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. examine the determinants of individual and group behaviour in an organisational context
    • GA4:
    • GA5:
  2. demonstrate a critical understanding of selected OB theory and apply this knowledge to the challenges and opportunities of contemporary organisations
    • GA4:
    • GA5:
  3. evaluate and discuss the characteristics of effective workplace teams
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
    • GA5:
  4. apply reflective practice to the analysis of professional career experiences
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
    • GA5:
  5. analyse and evaluate contemporary issues relevant to the study of organisational design, culture and change.
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
    • GA5:

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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.