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
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53673
Section SE02
Size 30
Available 26
Class number 53674
Section SE03
Size 30
Available 26
Class number 53675
Section SE04
Size 30
Available 27
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 53594
Section SE02
Size 35
Available 30
Class number 53595
Section SE03
Size 35
Available 32
Class number 53596
Section SE04
Size 35
Available 27
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