Organisational Behaviour (11189.3)

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 job satisfaction, attitude, personality, motivation, mood and emotions, perception, decision-making, group dynamics, 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-based decision-making associated with key aspects of organisational behaviour;
4. Explain drivers of organisational change, and factors impacting the future of work and the workforce (including inclusion, ICT and internationalisation); and discuss their implications for organisational behaviour in the workplace; and
5. Synthesise research in organisational behaviour and its application in a selected organisational context; and identify context-specific factors influencing employee wellbeing and job performance.

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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional 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
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

7878 Organisational Behaviour.

Assumed knowledge

Understanding of the basic theories and concepts of management.