mgt2obe organisational behaviour
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
MGT2OBE
2016
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MGT1FOM OR BUS1BUF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students undertaking a major in Management or HRM in the Bachelor of Business are strongly encouraged to undertake MGT1FOM.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Prescribed textbook TBD | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
| Readings | Online articles and ebooks available via La Trobe University Library | Recommended | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use Organisational Behaviour theory and principles to explain the forces that affect behaviour in organisations.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Quizzes, Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Examination. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
02. Apply Organisational Behaviour theory and principles to understand contemporary workplace challenges.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Quizzes, Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Examination. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Work individually and in teams to clearly and concisely present current Organisational Behaviour perspectives on a current workplace issue.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Quizzes, Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Examination. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
04. Identify and use relevant academic literature in Organisational Behaviour.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Quizzes, Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Examination. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |
France, 2016, Week 37-52, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Four quizzes scheduled throughout the term (online) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One individual assignment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One group assignment | 3-5 students per group; equivalent to 1,000-words per student. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 2-hour final examination | Central exam period | 40 | 01, 02 |