Overview

This unit is designed to prepare students for the modern era in organisations by discussing the latest core theories, concepts and practices in the study of Organisational Behaviour (OB), such as self-concept, social networking, developing a global mindset and the need for creativity in organisations. These and other OB topics are explored in the context of several business-wide issues, such as sustainability and customer service. Dismissing the traditional model that OB is for managers alone, this unit instigates the more realistic view that OB is for everyone who works in and around organisations.

Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Identify the basic determinants of individual behaviour, group dynamics and organisational processes, and explain how they impact on organisational performance
  • Identify, describe and evaluate managerial approaches and organisational behaviour theories and concepts
  • Explore different disciplinary approaches to organisational behaviour and understand how each approach explains individual and group behaviour in the workplace
  • Develop skills in group work and explore the importance of these skills in managing self and others
  • Develop reflective learning skills that apply to collaborative work contexts

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Face to Face Contact (Phasing out)
Lecture		1.00 12 weeks 12
Face to Face Contact (Phasing out)
Tutorial		1.00 12 weeks 12
Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out)
Independent Learning		9.50 12 weeks 114
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning		1.00 12 weeks 12
TOTAL150

Swinburne Online

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Online Contact (Phasing out)
Online Learning Activities		12.50 12 weeks 150
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
EssayIndividual 5 - 15% 1,2,3,5 
ExaminationIndividual 35 - 55% 1,2,3 
Online TestsIndividual 15 - 25% 1,2,3 
ReportGroup 25 - 35% 1,2,3,4 

Content

  • Organisational behaviour and organisational theory
  • Individuals in organisations (perception, attitudes and personality
  • Motivation and empowerment
  • Groups and group dynamics
  • Conflict and negotiation
  • Organisational design
  • Organisational culture and leadership

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.