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Organisational Behaviour (MGMT20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Prof Bill Harley bharley@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Prof Graham Sewell gsewell@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will provide an introduction to basic individual and group processes, as they affect people in organisations. Major theories and models in key areas of organisational behaviour will be examined; including group dynamics, motivation, ethics, culture, communication, conflict, power and change management. Tutorials will emphasise the application of theories, through the use of exercises and case studies.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Describe the basic theories and models within organisational behaviour.
- Apply major theories and models from the field of organisational behaviour to analyse organisational problems and generate realistic solutions and recommendations, as presented in case studies.
- Summarise and evaluate recent academic research and findings on a specified topic in organisational behaviour.
- Describe practical application of theories and concepts in team work assignment.
- Identify and critique management approaches in the field and collaboratively develop alternative models of practice.
- Solve problems of management practice.
- Analyse team dynamics.
Generic skills
In this subject you will have the opportunity to develop important generic skills:
- Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills will be fostered in the tutorial/workshop program and more directly within the team assignment where students have to apply theoretical material to a practical case study.
- Collaborative learning and team-work skills will be developed by working in a permanent, semester-long, student team for the case study. Team-work skills will also be fostered through exercises, role plays, and simulations that are incorporated into the tutorial program.
- Verbal and written communication skills will be developed via the individual and team assignments and through the experience of working in a team for the whole semester. The interactive nature of the tutorial/workshop program will also, indirectly, help to improve communication skills.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Please note that this is a level-2 subject. Only those students who have completed the equivalent of one year of study are advised to enrol in this subject.
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Tutorial preparation, participation and contribution
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Individual assignment
| Week 4 | 10% |
Group case study report (equivalent to 1250 words per student)
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 30% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Jennifer Veres Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures plus two hours of online workshops and two hours of tutorials per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 January 2023 to 13 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 7 January 2023 Census date 13 January 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 February 2023 Assessment period ends 20 February 2023 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Bill Harley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 1-hour lecture plus a 1- hour online workshop and 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Bill Harley bharley@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Graham Sewell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 1- hour lecture plus a 1-hour online workshop and 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Graham Sewell gsewell@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Engineering Systems Major Construction Breadth Track The Socially Responsible Firm Breadth Track Managing People Breadth Track Managing Change - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024