Organisational Behaviour

Aims and objectives

After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to:

• Develop a framework for understanding the forces that
  affect behaviour in organisations;
• Apply their knowledge of varied managerial approaches
  and organisational behaviour theories while analysing
  workplace dynamics;
• Critically analyse behaviour across levels and
  recommend managerial interventions to solve
  organisational problems;
• Demonstrate the benefits of working in semiautonomous
  groups;
• Understand the difficulties of working in groups with
  varied group dynamics.

Teaching methods

Assessment

Generic skills outcomes

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content

• Introduction to group development, group processes and structure as well as concepts and theories around Organisational Behaviour
• Through various Organisational Behaviour theories and concepts, explore the impact of behaviour on both individual level and group level