ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
MGT2OBE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will study human behaviour in organisational settings with the aim of improving organisational effectiveness. This subject emphasises a micro organisational behaviour perspective and examines how individual characteristics, interpersonal relationships and group processes relate to individual behaviour and outcomes in organisations. Students will apply and critically evaluate organisational behaviour theory and concepts to help address current organisational problems relating to motivation, decision-making, teamwork, leadership, and diversity. Understanding key organisational behaviour principles can help you become a more effective employee, co-worker, team member and manager.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MGT1FOM OR BUS1BUF
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students undertaking a major in Management or HRM in the Bachelor of Business are strongly encouraged to undertake MGT1FOM.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe, apply and critically evaluate organisational behaviour theory and principles as they apply to current organisational problems
- Activities:
- Assessments: - Group Presentation - Written Assignment - Examination Activities: - Tutorial activities with tutorial groups (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.) - Videos - Exercises and Illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.) - Lectures/notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Relate the organisational context to individual and team factors in order to describe, explain and predict employee behaviour
- Activities:
- Assessments: - Group Presentation - Written Assignment - Examination Activities: - Tutorial activities with tutorial groups (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.) - Videos - Exercises and Illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.) - Lectures/notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Analyse an organisational problem in behavioural terms and recommend a practical and evidence-based approach to solving that problem
- Activities:
- Assessments: - Group Presentation - Written Assignment - Examination Activities: - Tutorial activities with tutorial groups (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.) - Videos - Exercises and Illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.) - Lectures/notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Present academic and practitioner perspectives on a current topic in organisational behaviour by working with a team
- Activities:
- Assessments: - Group Presentation Activities: - Develop group plan - Group meetings with tutor - Tutorial activities with tutorial groups (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.) - Videos
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
05. Identify and critically analyse relevant academic literature in organisational behaviour as it applies to a specific organisational problem
- Activities:
- Assessments: - Group Presentation - Written Assignment Activities: - Tutorial activities with tutorial groups (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.) - Videos - Lectures/notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
France, 2015, Week 37-50, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 50
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 05
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 05 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 25 minute group presentation | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |