HRM552 Organisational Behaviour (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

The subject will provide students with an understanding of contemporary issues in human behaviour within organisational contexts. Psychological and sociological literature forms a framework for reviewing and explaining HR phenomena in organisational settings. Study will be undertaken with a view to the development of more informed and professional HR practices.

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Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRM552

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Enrolment restrictions:

Postgraduate students only

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to critically examine assumptions and propositions of theorising about organisational behaviour in general;
be able to compare and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of organisational behaviour theories relevant to managers with human resource responsibilities;
be able to critique and to apply organisational behaviour theories and concepts to case studies and/or issues in their own workplaces; and
be able to evaluate current organisation practice and to develop strategies that may assist in the understanding and management of employee behaviour.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Organisational Behaviour in theory and practice
Explaining individual differences
Getting the right people
Work and job performance and conditions
Motivation and job performance
Assessing, influencing and rewarding performance
Grouping individuals and behaviour
Organisational processes and behaviour
Leadership
Organisational justice and employee wellbeing

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