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EDUC6017

Organisational Behaviour and Managing People

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

WebLearn GradSchool Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Focuses on organisational behaviour including individual differences and inter-personal relations; group dynamics and leadership; organisational structures and processes; job satisfaction and organisational performance as well as general perspectives in managing people; team roles; team work and strategic management.

Objectives - Enhance the knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and best practices in organisational behaviour and managing people.
- Facilitate the development of skills and competencies to relate theoretical concepts and best practices to refine and improve practice.
- Employ the enhanced understanding of organisational behaviour and team approaches to human resource management in creating a healthier working environment and an organisational life to improve performance leading to the accomplishment of organisational goals.
Content This course provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of ten broad topics. Topics considered include: Organisational Behaviour as a Management Perspective, interpersonal relations and individual differences, Group Dynamics and Leadership, Organisational Structures and Processes, Job Satisfaction and Organisational Performance, A General Perspective of Managing People, A Team Perspective of Managing People, Team Roles, Team Work and Strategic Team Management.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery External Mode
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Integrated Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Course evaluation consists of three assessment tasks: two journal article type minor papers of 1500-1600 words (each)(2x30%)
Essays / Written Assignments Course evaluation consists of three assessment tasks: two journal article type minor papers of 1500-1600 words (each)(2x30%)
Essays / Written Assignments A major written assignment of 2000-2100 words assignment (40%).
Contact Hours Integrated Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for EDUC6017