Organisational Behaviour

This unit explores the concept of organisational behaviour (OB) from its beginnings to the current day approach and behaviour of organisations in the Australian context. The course covers a number of operational and organisational dimensions including the history and evolution of OB. We then cover the constructs of leadership, teams, change, conflict, communication, culture, strategy and politics all within the working organisation environment. We will blend theory and commercial application to provide a rounded coverage of the course.

Awards offering Organisational Behaviour

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Associate Degree in Business
• Associate Degree in Ministry
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
• Diploma of Chaplaincy
• Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify and demonstrate the major drivers of individual and group behaviour in organizations
2. Describe and discuss contemporary perspectives of organisational behaviour
3. Critically evaluate and demonstrate how external factors may influence organisational behaviour
4. Identify, describe and distinguish the key theories used to explain the behaviour of individuals within an organisational context.

Subject Content

1. The Organisational Context 
   a. Introduction to organisational behaviour 
   b. The organisational environment 
   c. Technology and culture 

2. Individuals in the Organisation 
   a. Personality and learning 
   b. Perception and motivation 

3. Groups and Teams in the Organisation 
   a. Group formation and structure
   b. Individuals in groups and teamwork

4. Management and Organisations
   a. Work and organisational design
   b. Change 

5. Leadership processes 
   a. Decision-making 
   b. Power, politics and ethics

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face-to-Face
• Distance/ Global Online
• Intensive
• Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Forum Participation (30%)
• Written Report (40%)
• Exam (30%)

Prescribed Text

Buchanan, D.A. & Huczynski, A.A. (2024) Organizational Behaviour. (11th Ed.). Pearson 
Please consult your instructor before purchasing any texts