Organisational Behaviour

This unit offers students the understanding of the impact of organisational structures and managerial strategies on organisational and people behaviour. Throughout the unit, the study of the impact and effect of change on individuals and organisations, the dynamics of personality, the issue of occupational stress and health related issues, the overall relationship of management and organisational structure and their impact on the performance of individuals and groups within the organisation. How people and groups behave in organisations and the impact that people have on the organisation's efficiency and effectiveness is also examined. The knowledge and skills provided are specifically for those working in a variety of management positions within organisations, as well as within human resource departments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Use the concepts and terminology of organisational behaviour
  • Evaluate common patterns of behaviour within organisations
  • Identify effective organisational practices
  • State the effect of change on an organisation and its people
  • Discuss the role of work teams and groups in organisations
  • Identify key issues and skills for organisational behaviour in relation to performance improvement
  • Explain the impact of stress, occupational health and safety and other health issues on organisational efficiency
  • Recommend methods of assessing organisations and monitoring their progress
  • Discuss a range of organisational structure options
  • Apply a range of effective managerial strategies for enhancing the performance of an organisation and its people

Content Areas

  • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
  • Organisational Effectiveness
  • Managing Individuals’ Differences in Organisations
  • Organisational Performance
  • Understanding Work Behaviour
  • Individual Motivation
  • Organisational Motivation and Rewards
  • Teams and Teamwork
  • The Learning Organisation
  • Managing Organisational Change
  • Case Studies in Contemporary Ethical Issues
  • Information Communication Technology

Unit Duration and Workload

This unit involves a total of 36 hours of face to face delivery of self directed study including educator contact in flexible delivery modes, generating a further 54 hours of self-study per unit including research and related study activities, including assessment. This translates to 7.5 hours per week for the unit.