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MGMT7003 Organisational Behaviour

MGMT7003 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By Research School of Management
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Management
Offered in First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, First Semester, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
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%
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.

Some offerings of this course are taught in China and not open to general enrolment. See Fees and Dates Tab for the list of topics indicating where the course is taught.

Preliminary Reading

 

 

Other Information

Only Semester 1 course is available to general enrolment.

Please refer to the Master of Management and MBA study options websites on available offerings.

For further information please see Course Website

Academic Contact See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7003

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.

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