Organisational Behaviour (11189.2)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit is designed to assist students in gaining an understanding of the theories and concepts relating to individual and group attitudes and behaviour at work. The unit looks at concepts such as perception, attitude, mood and emotions, decision-making, leadership, power and organisational politics. Student gain a better appreciation of the challenges of managing people in contemporary organisations.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the theory and concepts of organisational behaviour including developments in this field of study;
2. Apply dimensions of the competencies and behaviours of a professional including being a culture and change leader and curate evidence for a learning portfolio, reflect critically on learning and development relevant to the student's professional life;
3. Apply and advocate for elements of sound ethical principles and the use of an array of HR metrics in evidence decision-making associated with key aspects of organisational behaviour;
4. Explain the factors driving organisational change, changes in the future of work and the workforce (including inclusion, ICT and internationalisation) and discuss the implications for organisational behaviour in the workplace;
5. Explain research in organisational behaviour and its application in a selected organisational context and identify how positive organisational behaviour can enhances employee wellbeing and job performance; and
6. Demonstrate clearly in writing the results of research and analysis of organisational behaviour in a dynamic organisational context.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

7878 Organisational Behaviour

Assumed knowledge

Understanding of the basic theories and concepts of management.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

Main Textbook:

Organisational Behaviour, Robbins, Judge, Edwards, Sandford, Fitzgerald and Hunt (2020), 9th edition, Pearson, Australia, ISBN: 9781488620683

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Approval of extensions based on extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.

Special assessment requirements

It is essential that the students come prepared for workshops by listening to the pre-recorded lectures and by reading designated chapters and online content. Please note that Assignment #1 will be workshopped. Assignment #2 will also be further explained during the workshops. To be able to complete the assignments for this unit, it is necessary that you attend the workshops and listen to the pre-recorded lectures.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Please bear in mind that to be able to complete your assignments you must attend the workshops.

The pre-recorded lectures for this unit will contain elaborate briefing on the key theories/topics on Organisational Behaviour. The workshops will facilitate conceptual reflection and learning through sharing. The workshops will also contain blending of rich discussion from the text and practical activity-based learning experiences. Therefore, it is essential that the students come prepared for the workshops by listening to the pre-recorded lectures and by reading designated chapters for workshops. Students are also required to actively participate in problem-solving, critical thinking, hands-on activities and discussions during the workshops.

Learning occurs most effectively in an environment where all the participants are eager and ready to learn. Therefore, I expect that everyone will engage in professional behaviour that contribute to the creation of a stimulating learning environment. As such, the followings are required:

•      Attending all formal class sessions/workshops and being on time,

•      Remaining in class for the duration of the class,

•      Being prepared for class,

•      Reading/watching all content provided on the UCLearn site designed for this unit,

•      Actively participating in class discussions,

•      Asking thoughtful questions and sharing ideas (questions or ideas that provoke discussion or illustrate class material are ideal forms of contribution).

•      Listening respectfully when others are speaking,

•      Being focused on the activities at hand,

•      Regularly checking and reading announcements sent by the unit convener on the Canvas (UCLearn) site. Regularly checking your UC emails.

•      Communicating to the unit convener through your UC mail account and not a personal account.

•      Reading, understanding and respecting the rules concerning plagiarism.

•      Avoiding all acts which could be considered plagiarism.

•      Familiarising yourself with the conventions of referencing in your discipline.

•      Providing accurate information about your address and contact details, and notifying Student Administration of changes as soon as they occur; and

•      Ensuring that you are correctly enrolled in each unit and that the units are correct for your course of study.

***All students are expected to attend each of the workshops. All students are expected to listen to the pre-recorded lectures and prepare the required readings before the workshops and to actively participate in discussions and activities during the workshops.

***It is essential that students use the textbook and the online content (including information on assignments) provided on the Canvas site for this unit to do their assignments.

*** To learn about details of the assignments, in addition to reading instructions and files uploaded on the canvas site, it is essential that students attend workshops and Q&A sessions.

Required IT skills

N/A

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A

Additional information

All students must read all documents companion to the Unit Outline.  These documents are available on the Canvas site.