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Advanced Organisational Behaviour (MGMT90197)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject provides an advanced level survey of major topics in organisational behaviour research with a focus on identifying emerging areas of research in the field and related disciplines of management, organisational studies, human resource management, and industrial relations. Topics may include: the dynamics of organisations, the social foundations of trust, conflict and team processes, psychological contracts, non instrumentality at work, creativity and proactive behaviour at work, theories of leadership, organisational adaptability and innovation, social capital and the workplace, multilevel theory of the organisation, and the dark side of organizational life.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse current issues in organisational behaviour, their genesis, and their implications
- Critically evaluate the theories and models that inform those issues
- Identify ways to extend these theories in innovative ways
- Understand how these theories can be operationalised in empirically-based research in organisational phenomena.
Generic skills
- High level of development: written communication; statistical reasoning; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
- Moderate level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into MC-COMMGT Master of Commerce (Management), or MC-COMMKT Master of Commerce (Marketing), or PhD with coursework (Management and Marketing)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Article review assignment of 1,500 words, due Weeks 4-7 (20%);
- Literature review assignment of 3,000 words, due Weeks 11-12 (30%);
- Take home examination, due at the end of the semester (40%); and
- Class participation, throughout the semester (10%).
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Management) Course Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Last updated: 9 April 2024