Organisational Behaviour

Course aim

To introduce students to contemporary organisational issues and to develop a critical approach of the concepts presented through analysis and evaluation.

Course content

The nature of organisational behaviour, individual behaviour in organisations; personality; perception; motivation concepts; decision-making; cultural differences; leadership; managing and understanding groups and teams; influence and power; managing organisations through change; stress management and organisational culture.

Textbook(s)

Kreitner, R & Kinicki, A 2013, Organisational Behaviour , 10th edn, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUSS 1054	Management Principles

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	1 hour x 13 weeks
External (Student consultation)	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	2.5 hours x 8 days
Tutorial	10 hours x across 14 weeks
External	1 hour x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	26 hours x across 8 days
Tutorial	13 hours x across 5 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Report, Tutorial presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.