University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

PSYCHOL 7333 - Organisational Behaviour & Management

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 3
Term: 4310
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available to M Psych (O&HF) and PhD/MPsych(O&HF) students only or by the permission of the Head of School
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: PSYCHOL 7330 and PSYCHOL 7331
Assessment: Assignments and self directed learning exercises
Syllabus:

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the factors that impact upon the behaviour of the individual in the workplace and how these factors can be used to structure a work environment and work experience that enhances both organisational and individual outcomes. It includes a consideration of values and attitudes, perception, motivation, and personality. It also analyses interpersonal influences that impact upon group behaviour in work settings. Topics covered in the course include communication and managing conflict, stress, individuals in groups and teamwork, decision-making, leadership, and issues in power and politics. In addition, it examines the influence of broader, organisation wide factors on behaviour in the workplace, with a specific focus on "person-organisation fit". Topics covered in this section include organisational structure and work design and organisational culture.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4310 Tue 14/03/2023 Thu 23/03/2023 Fri 05/05/2023 Fri 09/06/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10137 SE01 20 14 2 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 9am - 12pm  
27 Apr - 1 Jun Thursday 9am - 12pm  
Note: These classes will be held in Hughes 527.