mgt5obr organisational behaviour
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
MGT5OBR
2017
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-ordinatorDugald Mackenzie
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 | TBD | Prescribed | 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:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
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:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room capacity at City Campus Priority given to students enrolled in a course at the City Campus, then by order of application.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
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, 2017, Week 35-39, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room capacity at City Campus Priority given to students enrolled in a course at the City Campus, then by order of application.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDugald Mackenzie
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 35 - 39
Two 9.0 hours block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 classes per week during Weeks 35 and 36.
In addition, students are expected to undertake learning and assessment activities prior to class."
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, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
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, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDugald Mackenzie
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
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, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDugald Mackenzie
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day 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 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 08 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 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDugald Mackenzie
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 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, 2017, Study Period 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 any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
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, 2017, 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 per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
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, 2017, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDugald Mackenzie
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
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 |