Advanced Organisational Behaviour

Subject 325-401 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three hours per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Entry into the honours program.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr L Sargent
Subject Overview:

This subject will expand students' knowledge of major theories in areas of organisational behaviour by examining the empirical foundations of these theories, as well as more current research in these areas. This subject will examine current research addressing critical issues at the individual, group and organisational level. Topics may include trust, conflict, identity, culture, psychological contracts and the psychodynamics of organisations. Each topic area will be considered in terms of its relevance to the workplace, particularly how it may be used to deal with organisational problems.

Assessment: A 3-hour end-of-semester examination (60%) and assignments totalling not more than 3000 words (40%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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.

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