Organisational Behaviour

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 2000
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Course ID
200224
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Peter Sandiford
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of organisational behaviour theories, focusing on how personality and perception and group attributes shape organisational culture, ethics, and structure. By integrating historical insights with contemporary approaches, students will engage in experiential learning activities to develop skills in determining costs and benefits of teams and decision-making as well as applying various models of motivation.

Students will evaluate the forces and methods associated with organisational change, preparing them for real-world challenges. Aligned with broader program objectives, students are equipped with essential knowledge and skills contributing effectively to diverse workplace settings and promote their overall professional development.

  • Power, Influence And Politics
  • Culture
  • Change
  • Introduction To Organisational Behaviour: An Overview and the Changing Environment of Organisations
  • Personality And Perception
  • Groups And Teams
  • Decision-Making
  • Stress Management
  • Motivation A
  • Motivation B

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate an organisation utilising specific organisational behaviour theories and frameworks to inform recommendations for improvement
  • Apply relevant contemporary theories, concepts, and models to real-world scenarios, case studies and issues
  • Synthesise peer-reviewed research relevant to real-world business scenarios
  • Collaborate within a diverse team to contribute constructively to analyses and decision making
  • Communicate in oral format as appropriate for an industry relevant audience
  • Analyse the impact of cultural diversity on organisational behaviour, considering international perspectives and their relevance in global management contexts

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53673
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 53674
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 53675
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 53594
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
Class number
Class number 53595
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 32
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
Class number
Class number 53596
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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