Core Course
BA311 – Organizational Behavior
Course Unit Code: BA311
Type Of Unit: Elective
Level of Course Unit: First cycle
Year of Study: Third year
Semester: Fifth
Number of ECTS Credits: 7.5
Class Contact Hours: 36
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is for students to understand and apply the concepts of Organisational Behavior (OB) as they apply at the individual, group, and organizational levels of analysis and contribute to their development as effective leaders in their organizations.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically apply the key theoretical anchors of organizational theory to varied practical organizational situations.
- Recognize the international dimension of the business context and how it informs the effective application of theories, models and management concepts in organizations around the world.
- Assess the complexity of organizational-level phenomena and recognize how organizational elements, such as structure and culture, play a key role in the optimal utilization of human capital and the achievement of superior organizational performance.
- Recognize and apply the drivers of individual behavior and performance that contribute to the development of a motivated and productive workforce.
- Develop skills for the analysis and assessment of the commonly used influential tactics in organizational settings and for identifying the most appropriate style(s) to the situation they face.
- Identify and assess the key factors that influence the decision making process and the role of employee involvement.
- Recognize the importance of effective conflict management for contemporary organizations and assess the effectiveness of different conflict management styles.
- Identify and analyze the factors that influence team performance at work.
- Recognize the contingent character of leadership in organizational settings and assess the appropriateness of different leadership styles depending on the situation at hand.
Course Content
Course Features
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, case method, class discussion, syndicate group work, class presentations, role- play, ethical dilemma simulation.
Assessment methods and criteria
20% Class participation (including written class quiz)
80% In-class examination
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not applicable
Readings
Textbook:
1. McShane, S. L. & Von Glinow, M. A. (2010). Organizational Behavior: Emerging Knowledge and Practice for the Real World (5th edition). NY: McGraw-Hill.
Further reading:
2. Adler, P. (1999). Building better bureaucracies. Academy of Management Executive. 13, 36-46.
3. Bartlett, A. & Ghoshal, S. (1990). Matrix Management: Not a structure, a frame of mind. Harvard Business Review, 68, 138-145.
4. Ford, R., & Randolf, W. (1992). Cross-functional structures: a review and integration of matrix organization and project management. Journal of Management, 18, 267-294.
5. Goleman, D. (2004). What makes a leader? Harvard Business Review, 82, 82-91. Goffee, R. & Jones, G. (2000). Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? Harvard Business Review.
6. Hammond, J., Keeney, R., & Raiffa, H. (2006). The hidden traps in decision making. Harvard Business Review, 84, 118-126.
7. Herzberg, F. (2003). One More Time – How do you Motivate Employees?, Harvard Business Review, Motivating people series.
8. Katzenbach, J. & Smith, D. (2005). The discipline of teams. Harvard Business Review, 83, 111-120.
9. Kerr, S. (1995). On the folly of rewarding A, while hoping for B. Academy of Management Executive, 9: 7-14.
10. Kotter, J. P. (2001). What leaders really do. Harvard Business Review, 79, 85-96. McClelland, D., & Burnham, D. (2003). Power is the Great Motivator. Harvard Business Review, 81, 117-126.
11. Nohria, N., Groysberg, B. & Lee, L. (2008). Employee motivation. Harvard Business Review, 86, 78-84.
Schein, E. (1983). The role of the founder in creating organizational culture. Organizational Dynamics, 12, 13-28.
12. Weiss, J. & Hughes, J. (2005). Want collaboration? Accept – and actively manage – conflict. Harvard Business Review, 83, 93-101.
Journals and Articles can be downloaded from the EBSCO electronic database.
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