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ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

MGT1OBE

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Working with Others will provide an introduction to individual characteristics, interpersonal relationships and group processes, as they relate to individual behaviour and outcomes in organisations. Organisational behaviour theory and concepts will be applied to current organisational problems relating to motivation, decision-making, teamwork, leadership and diversity. In the workshops students will develop the capabilities to work effectively in teams and lead teams to achieve their goals.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: Assessments include Quizzes, Individual Assignment, Group Assignment. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking. 

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: MGT2OBE

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Review your own interpersonal skills and self-diagnose strategies where improvement is desired.
02. Lead a multicultural team in defining and committing to the goals, roles and norms via which it can successfully achieve its objectives.
03. Manage conflict resolution within a team through negotiation and mediation.
04. Explain the forces that affect behaviour in organisations with reference to the theory of organisational behaviour.
05. Analyse and resolve contemporary organisational challenges through the application of the theory of organisational behaviour.

Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

China (Si Chuan Uni), 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Carlton (Carlton College Sport), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

China (Si Chuan Uni), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5

China (ECNU), 2021, Week 08-23, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McCabe

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 8 - 23
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO4, SILO5

Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) This task may consist of a case study, case studies or essay question(s)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

2-hour Final Examination (2,000 words equivalent) Central exam period

N/ACentral examIndividualNo40SILO4, SILO5