MGMT7003 Organisational Behaviour

MGMT7003 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	School of Mgt, Marketing & International Business
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Management
Offered in	Summer Session, 2011, Autumn Session, 2011, Winter Session, 2011, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, and Spring Session, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the theories, current empirical research and practices in organizational behaviour at individual (eg work motivation), group (eg high performance teams) and organisational levels (eg organisation development and change). A secondary aim is to develop students' critical thinking and diagnostic skills as they examine management actions in selected readings and case studies. A third aim is to develop team and presentation skills through a team project and other experiential activities.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements for this course, students are expected to have the knowledge and skills to: Demonstrate a critical understanding of organisational behaviour theories and current empirical research associated with the topics covered in this course. Apply organisational behaviour concepts, models and theories to illustrate real life management dilemma/issue/challenge faced by management through a written case in a real organisational setting Make a professional team presentation of a real life management issue/dilemma/challenge, and to evaluate the use (or failure to use) of one or more organisational behaviour concepts, models or theories in the resolution of the management problem.
Indicative Assessment	Case study 30% Team presentation 30% Final exam 40%
Workload	5 x 4 hour class, 2x 8 hour class
Course Classification(s)	SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. and TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Management
Eligibility	At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree and a minimum of three years professional or managerial work experience.
Requisite Statement	This course is normally only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Management, Master of Management, or Master of Business Administration degree programs.
Prescribed Texts	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7003
Preliminary Reading	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7003
Indicative Reading List	See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7003
Programs	Graduate Certificate in Management, Graduate Certificate in Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Management
Other Information	Class number 5207, Autumn Session, is not available for general enrolment. Please refer to the Master of Management and MBA timetable for information on available offerings.
Academic Contact	See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7003

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