Organisational Behaviour

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Abstract

This subject aims to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to human behaviour within organisations at the individual, group and organisational levels. The subject examines the factors which influence behaviour such as leadership, teamwork, motivation, change, power and learning. Strategies which may be adopted to increase personal … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject aims to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to human behaviour within organisations at the individual, group and organisational levels. The subject examines the factors which influence behaviour such as leadership, teamwork, motivation, change, power and learning. Strategies which may be adopted to increase personal and organisational effectiveness will also be discussed.

Syllabus

What is organisational behaviourIndividual characteristicsMotivationLearning and reinforcementJob design, flexible work arrangements and stressGroups and teamsOrganisational culturePower and organisational politicsLeadership and empowermentDecision-makingCommunication, conflict and negotiation (organisational citizenship behaviour, retaliation in organisations)Organisational change and innovation

Enrolment restrictions

Available to undergraduate students only