Details for MAN201 Organisational Behaviour

Mastering organisational behaviour is essential for thriving in the complex environment of the modern workplace. This unit focuses on the behaviour of individuals and groups within organisations, tracing from historical roots to modern-day practices in management, leading effectively, and fostering collaborative teams. Combining academic theories with real-world applications, it equips students with the tools to understand and influence organisational dynamics.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: MAN201
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• At least 40 credit points including MAN101—Introduction to Management

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 check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered 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

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