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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA4OB; BUA5OA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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)
City Campus, 2016, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 65
Enrolment information: Room Size Priority given to students enrolled in a postgraduate management course at City Campus
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 60
Enrolment information: Room Size Priority given to students enrolled in a postgraduate management course at City Campus
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer 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 |