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The study of organizational behaviour is an inter-disciplinary field, drawing on insights from cognitive and social psychology, economics, sociology and anthropology. This course will provide students with a foundation in organizational behaviour, meaning the behaviour of individuals and groups within organizations. This foundation will be built through investigation and practical application of the most relevant classic and contemporary research on organizational behaviour.

We will examine how individual differences and abilities, group dynamics and processes, culture, leadership approaches, technology, and organizational structure affect behaviour. We will consider how motivation, stress, communication and conflict can also affect behaviour. Students will: 1) develop an ability to analyze, understand, and explain important aspects and determinants of behaviour in organizations, and 2) apply theories from the course in a practical way to competently and strategically solve problems, effect successful organizational change, and be more effective leaders and managers, especially in an international business or multi-cultural context.

Utilizing discussion and course materials, the concepts from the course will be applied to different types of companies and institutions. An awareness of the importance of culture and the “global village” aspect of many organizations will be emphasized.

The students will obtain ability to present written discussion, analysis and solutions in a well-structured style, targeted to a specific audience.

After taking this course, students should be able to:

Exam form: 48-hour individual home assignment of maximum 10-pages, graded by internal and external examiner on the 7-point scale. The make-up and re-examination takes place according to the same rules as the regular examination

Exam aids: No limitation

Teaching methods will take the form of lectures, case studies, class discussions and exercises, and small group work. Part of the class sessions are devoted to practical application of the course material. Students will achieve the most benefit in this course if all actively participate and contribute during class sessions.

The course will be structured around classic and contemporary issues and related research on organizational behaviour. Therefore, the readings will include some of the classics in organizational behaviour, contemporary books and articles that provide understanding of the issues in today’s global economy, and contemporary cases that allow for practical analysis and application of the theories covered.