mgt5obr organisational behaviour
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
MGT5OBR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the major concepts that enable managers to understand the behaviour of people in organisations. You will investigate the impact of individuals, groups and organisational structure on organisational behaviour, and you will investigate how organisational behaviour concepts can help managers engage with organisation challenges.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA4OB; BUA5OA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Readings | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate the utility of diverse Organisational Behaviour theory and concepts.
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around organisational behaviour. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Analyse workplace issues in Organisational Behaviour terms and recommend practical and evidence-based solutions.
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussion and readings cover issues around organisational behaviour. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2016, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size65
Enrolment information Room Size Priority given to students enrolled in a postgraduate management course at City Campus
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Assignment (1200 words per student equivalent; 2 to 6 students per group) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
City Campus, 2016, Week 37-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room Size Priority given to students enrolled in a postgraduate management course at City Campus
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 37 - 38
Two 1.0 days block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Assignment (1200 words per student equivalent; 2 to 6 students per group) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Assignment (1200 words per student equivalent; 2 to 6 students per group) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Assignment (1200 words per student equivalent; 2 to 6 students per group) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2016, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 36.0 hours scheduled online class per study period from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Assignment (1200 words per student equivalent; 2 to 6 students per group) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Assignment (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Assignment (1200 words per student equivalent; 2 to 6 students per group) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual Online Quizzes (1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |