UO Organisational Behaviour

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
BUSI 2017
Course ID icon
Course ID
203118
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course level icon
Course level
2
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes
alt
Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to introduce students to contemporary organisational issues and to develop a critical approach of the concepts presented through analysis and evaluation. The nature of organisational behaviour, individual behaviour in organisations; personality; perception; motivation concepts; decision-making; managing and understanding groups and teams; influence and power; managing organisations through change and stress management.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the nature of organisational behaviour.
  • Evaluate the impact of personality, perception and culture on behaviour within organisations.
  • Identify and implement various techniques to manage contemporary issues.
  • Critically evaluate and apply various models of motivation.
  • Determine the costs and benefits of groups and teams of how managers can promote effective team performance and apply models of decision-making, power and influence.
  • Evaluate the forces and methods associated with organisational change.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Management discipline: i) Problem Solving (intermediate level); and ii) Written Communication (intermediate level).

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A