Organisational Behaviour G (6264.6)

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Organisational Behaviour G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Management Graduate Level 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)
Organisational Behaviour is the systematic study of human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational level. It begins with a focus on the analysis of individual behaviour characterised by factors such as perception, attitudes, personality, learning, stress and motivation. Next, the analysis of behaviour at the group level examines culture, leadership, the dynamics of group processes and communication. Finally, topics covered at the organisational level of analysis include the distribution of power, the impact of politics, conflict management and processes involved in organisational change and development.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour of people both as individuals and as members of groups in organizations for the purpose of predicting, explaining and controlling behaviour that occurs in organizations
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and impact of organisational processes that influence work and behaviour
3. Integrate the theory of organisational behaviour with management practice


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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 - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
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Required texts

Buchanan, David A., and Andrzej Huczynski. 2013. Organizational Behaviour. Harlow: Prentice Hall, 8th edition.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

1. in-class Mini quizzes: every week

2. Participation: every week (class activities)

3. Presentation of the video project: Presentations start from week 6

4. Team member evaluations: Hard copies of evaluations will be delivered to the lecturer on the day of presentation at the end of the class.

5. Critical Reflection: One week after your team presentation a written critical reflection is to be prepared and submitted online to Moodle. 

6. Final Examination: On campus

Special assessment requirements

Please note that to gain a PASS in this subject, a student must obtain 50% overall in the subject. 

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment will be available to those students who are in their final semester of study and who achieve between 45 and 50% for the unit. Please refer to the UC Assessment Policy for further information. If a student is unwell, is unable to attend seminars and has an appropriate medical certificate for a particular day, they may be offered a supplementary assessment of writing a 1000 word essay related to the topic covered on that day. 
 

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Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Your success in this unit will be dependent upon your ability to engage with Unit content through discussions class activities and presentations. It is critical that you attend the seminars.

Additional information

Work submitted late, except when having a Medical Certificate, will be penalised at the rate of 10% of the possible mark deducted per day late.