Key facts
UNE unit code: MM405
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
Explore the complex and dynamic aspects of how people behave and interact within organisations in this engaging, in-depth unit.
In this unit you will examine work and workplace behaviour in detail and investigate the latest psychological concepts and empirical studies as they apply to working in contemporary organisations.
Building on your understanding of organisational behaviour, you will focus on promoting wellbeing for the individual, group and organisation. You will analyse organisational behaviour using frameworks that support sustainability and positive workplace environment.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | 2 days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus; Trimester 2, Online | Dates to be Advised Non-Mandatory Intensive School, to be hosted online. |
| TBA | TBA | TBA | No Intensive School | Not Offered |
Enrolment rules
Notes
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Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theories and principles which link human behaviour to various facets of the workplace;
- use a range of cognitive and communication skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise relevant organisational behaviour theories, concepts and information drawn from a range of sources in order to demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in solving complex business-related problems;
- work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills in the field of organisational behaviour; and
- demonstrate the ability to recognise, reflect on, and respond appropriately to a range of ethical, cultural or social issues influencing the analysis and management of organisational behaviour.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Organisational Personality Profiling. No. Words: 3000 |
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Organisational Group Analysis. No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Organisational Behaviour
ISBN: 9780655713401
Robbins, S., Judge, T., Hunt, J., Campbell, N. Khan, H. and Xu, C. Y., Pearson 10th ed. 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
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