Advanced Organisational Behaviour (MGMT90197)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
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This subject provides an advanced level survey of major topics in organisational behaviour (OB) research with a focus on identifying emerging areas of research in the field and related disciplines of general management, applied psychology, organisational studies and human resource management. Topics discussed may include: personality and individual differences, diversity, psychological and social-psychological theories, employee motivation and well-being, creativity and innovation, organizational justice, theories of leadership, leadership emergence and effectiveness, team dynamics, organisational culture/climate, social capital in the workplace, multilevel theory of the organisation, and the dark side of organisational life.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse current topics in organisational behaviour, their genesis, and their implications
- Critically evaluate the theories and conceptual models that inform course topics
- Identify ways to develop and integrate course topics with related disciplines
- Understand how to operationalise course topics into studies that examine research questions on organisational phenomena
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following 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; teamwork; 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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-COMMGMT Master of Commerce (Management)
- MC-COMMKTG Master of Commerce (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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Class attendance, preparation, and contribution | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Discussion assignments
| From Week 4 to Week 11 | 20% |
Research reflection assignments
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Individual Project
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Andrew Yu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
A/Prof Andrew Yu andrew.yu@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
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Last updated: 8 November 2024