MGMT206-24S1 (C) Semester One 2024

Organisational Behaviour

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 19 February 2024
End Date: Sunday, 23 June 2024
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 3 March 2024
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 12 May 2024

Description

This course provides an introduction to the study of individual and group behaviour in organisations. The course is taught in two parts. In the first part we examine individual-level topics such as personality differences; perception and learning in organisations; workplace emotions, theories of motivation; and stress management. We then move on to discuss team and organisational-level processes, including decision-making; group dynamics and teamwork; communication; power and conflict management; organisational structure and design; organisational culture; and organisational change.

This course provides an introduction to the study of individual and group behaviour in organisations. The course is taught in two parts. In the first part we examine individual-level topics such as personality differences; perception and learning in organisations; workplace emotions, theories of motivation; and stress management. We then move on to discuss team and organisational-level processes, including decision-making; group dynamics and teamwork; communication; power and conflict management; organisational structure and design; organisational culture; and organisational change.

A note about the teaching methods used in MGMT206: Because organisational behaviour involves learning theories and the application of those theories, we use a ‘flipped classroom model’. This involves students learning foundational concepts outside of class through pre-recorded online lectures and readings, and then using lecture time for interactive discussions and collaborative activities.

Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the course are:
1. Apply organisational behaviour principles, concepts and theories and the findings from organisational studies research to understand individual/group/organisational issues.
2. Analyse and critically evaluate human behaviour in the context of an organisational setting.

All pieces of assessment require you to understand and apply OB principles, concepts and theories.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Employable, innovative and enterprising

Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

Prerequisites

(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points

Restrictions

MGMT201, MGMT216

Equivalent Courses

MGMT216

Timetable 2024

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 11:00 Online Delivery
19 Feb - 31 Mar
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 11:00 - 12:00 Haere-roa 118 Ngaio Marsh Theatre
19 Feb - 31 Mar
22 Apr - 2 Jun

Timetable Note

Lectures are divided into two parts:

1. Online lectures are available on LEARN each week. You can view these any time before the in-person lecture.
2. In-person lecture on Mondays 11-11.50am.  These are interactive learning sessions applying the theories to working life.

It is expected you will come to the in-person sessions each week. These learning sessions will help you with your OB Observations assignment as we work on applying theories to real life observations.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Sarah Wright

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Lecture-in-3 10% Weeks 3-12, each Wednesday 5pm
Written Assignment 30 Apr 2024 40% Written Assignment
Exam 50%

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

McShane, Steven Lattimore et al; Organisational behaviour :emerging knowledge, global insights ; 6e; McGraw-Hill Education Australia, 2019.

IMPORTANT:  The primary sources of course content in MGMT206 are lectures, the guided self-learning materials and the textbook. The textbook supports the lectures and guided self-learning activities by providing explanations and illustrations of concepts and theories. Engagement with content in lectures and the content in self-learning guides is very important. This content will determine the topics addressed in the assessment items (i.e., assignments and tests). The textbook provides further information to assist your understanding and allow you to answer questions well. We strongly advise you to purchase a textbook as the online copies available through the library are always in high demand. Do not rely on being able to access a library copy.

Notes

Please note that the 45% rule applies to the final exam for MGMT206 grade determination.

Assessment In Te Reo Māori
In recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use the Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:

Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $893.00

International fee $4,200.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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All MGMT206 Occurrences

  • MGMT206-24S1 (C) Semester One 2024