Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

This unit provides a framework for understanding the behaviour of people at work. Its fields of analysis include the individual, the group, and the total organisation. The unit provides information on human factors that influence individual and organisational effectiveness such as differences in perception, personality, motivation, leadership styles and others. The study of organisational behaviour is based upon social science methods and links with other studies in behavioural sciences such as management, human resource management, sociology and psychology.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. define the nature and purpose of the field of organisational behaviour
2. distinguish the major theories used to explain the behaviour of people in organisations
3. identify the major factors influencing individual and group behaviour in organisations
4. read and critically evaluate published research in the field of organisational behaviour.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 60%
Examination (2 hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Margaret Lindorff

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students complete MGC1010 before undertaking this unit

Prohibitions

MGF2111, MGG2230, MGW2230