MGT210 Organisational Behaviour (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of how human behaviour occurs within organisations at the individual, group and organisational levels. The subject examines the factors which influence behaviour as well as strategies which may be adopted to increase the satisfaction and productivity of organisational members.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 2 |
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Internal | Canberra Inst. of Technology |
| Internal | Holmesglen |
| Internal | Northern Sydney Institute |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGT210
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to explain how organisational behaviour theory is distinct from other fields of management study;
- be able to recall and outline a range of theories and concepts about behaviour of people in organisations as individuals or as members of collective groups, structures and cultures;
- be able to relate their own behaviour in organisations to organisational behaviour theories and concepts;
- be able to assess and explain how individuals differ and how their behaviour may vary in different organisational scenarios;
- be able to formulate solutions and strategies to organisational problems using the range of organisational theories and concepts;
- be able to appraise and discuss how different behaviours in organisations may contribute towards the satisfaction and productivity of organisational members.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour and global context Individual characteristics and perception Motivation and empowerment Learning, reinforcement and work arrangements Groups and teams and intergroup dynamics Organisational structure and design Organisational Culture Power and organisational politics Leadership Decision-making Communication Conflict and negotiation Organisational change and innovation
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.