Organisational behaviour is an interdisciplinary field drawing from numerous disciplines including psychology, sociology, economics, organisation theory, statistics, and several others. This unit of study will expose you to advanced behavioural science theories and real-world applications in management including cognitive theory, psychodynamics and psychoanalysis. It is designed for those who have an interest in understanding, critiquing, and analysing behaviour in organisations.
The primary aim of the unit is to improve your understanding of how people behave and interact within organisations based on industry case studies and contemporary experiences. Having a greater knowledge of employee behaviour will help you understand employee values, belief and behaviours, and will help you to direct, advocate and create a culture that matters to organisational success. Importantly, the unit will help you to better understand your own past and future behaviours as a member and manager (leader) within an organisation and those around you.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BMO7000
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Evaluate real-world, multi-faceted, complex behavioural problems in organisations, and propose creative solutions based on theoretical underpinnings; | ||
| 2. | Critically analyse the work and approaches of seminal writing on organisational behaviour and interpret their relevance for professional practice in understanding the behaviour of people, the role of culture, values and dispositions in affecting achievement of goals within diverse organisations; | ||
| 3. | Appraise, recommend or initiate improvements to organisational practices regarding human behaviour in the work place, with ethical accountability and confidence; and | ||
| 4. | Advocate the concept of positive and constructive employee behaviour and attitudes, and how this in turn shapes performance and capacities required to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Proposal for literature review | 20% |
| Assignment | Individual critique of the literature | 40% |
| Case Study | Group case study analysis & presentation | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Critique of the Literature | 30% |
| Case Study | Real-time Case Study Analysis & Presentation | 30% |
| Report | Final Report | 40% |
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