Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Senia Kalfa
Contact via 9850 8458
E4A 412
Tuesday 4-5pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Organisational behaviour considers how individuals behave in organisations. The unit provides an overview of major topics in organisational behaviour including: individual differences in people and their performance; motivation; learning; culture and organisations; leadership; teams; power and politics in organisations; organisational change.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Task |
Weight |
Due date |
Linked learning outcomes |
Linked graduate capabilities |
Brief description |
Assessed Coursework |
10% |
Weeks 2, 5, 8 and 11 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,5 |
Debrief activities in writing in the lecture |
Individual essay |
30% |
20th September 2016, 4pm |
1,2 |
1,2,3,5 |
1,500 word essay excluding bibliography |
Group presentations |
30% |
Weeks 8 onwards |
1,2,3,4 |
2,3,5 |
Case analysis and presentations in teams |
Final exam |
30% |
Formal examination period` |
1,2,3 |
1,2,5 |
Open book examination |
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Assessed Coursework | 10% | Ongoing |
Individual essay | 30% | 20th September 2016, 4pm |
Group presentations | 30% | Week 8 onwards |
Open book final exam | 30% | Formal examination period |
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
In the lecture in weeks 2, 5, 8, and 11 students will be asked to complete a '20 minute debrief’ (20MD) activity. In these activities students will work in groups of 3-5, to answer a set question on the running case of the textbook. Groups' handwritten answer to the question will be given to the lecturer on the spot.
Students will also be asked to reflect on their learning from the 20MD activities during the exam (see below).
Details and assessment criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the lecture.
NOTE ON TARDINESS: For students to participate on this activity as part of a group, it is a prerequisite that they attend the entire lecture. Students who are more than 30 minutes late will be allowed to answer the 20MD of the week but they will have to do so individually.
NOTE ON TIMETABLE CLASHES: Students who work full time or have another class scheduled at the same day/time as BBA 111 are required to contact the lecturer at the beginning of session in order to find alternative arrangements.
NOTE ON EXTENSIONS: No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the assessed coursework on time will be awarded a mark of 0 for this task, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved
Due: 20th September 2016, 4pm
Weighting: 30%
Students are required to submit a 1,500 word essay excluding bibliography. Details and marking criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the lecture.
NOTE ON EXTENSIONS No extensions will be granted. Late tasks will be accepted up to 120 hours after the submission deadline. There will be a deduction of 10% from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved.
SUBMISSION DETAILS The essay is to be submitted through Turnitin on iLearn and in hard copy in the box at BESS. Further details are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn.
Due: Week 8 onwards
Weighting: 30%
From week 8 onwards students will conduct 25 minute presentations in groups of maximum 5 (depending on tutorial size). Students are expected to use Powerpoint or Prezi for their presentation. Students are expected to provide a hard copy of their presentation slides to their tutor (4 per page, greyscale print) in addition to a double sided A4 paper summarising the most important points. Sources may also be acknowledged here. 15/30 marks will be based on group performance and 15/30 will be based on individual performance. Details and marking criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the lecture.
NOTE ON EXTENSIONS: No extensions will be granted. Students who are not present for their group's presentation will be awarded a mark of 0 for the presentation, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved.
Due: Formal examination period
Weighting: 30%
The exam will consist of two parts:
Further questions regarding the exam will be answered in the lectures after the mid-semester break.
ABSENCE FROM THE FINAL EXAMINATION: Students who are unable to attend the Final Examination should apply for Disruption to Studies in advance of the exam date. If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Disruption to Studies process, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.
TIMETABLE The timetable for this unit can be accessed from: http://timetables.mq.edu.au
PRIZES:A Certificate of Proficiency is awarded for this unit. Please see: http://www.businessandeconomics.mq.edu.au/undergraduate_degrees/prizes_scholarships
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK King D and Lawley S (2016) Organizational Behaviour. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2nd edition.
Students will be recommended scholarly journal articles as stretch readings in the lectures. These are available through the Library Multisearch engine. The required readings for the essay will be made available through e-Reserve and/or iLearn.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED: Students are required to familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. If you have difficulties logging on to iLearn, please contact the university's technical support staff. Do not contact the lecturer or the tutors as they will not be able to help you with technical queries.
Students are expected to check their university email account and contact the teaching staff through it. Gmail, hotmail and other personal email accounts are often blocked through the university's spam filter; communicating through those risks that your query will not be answered.
Tutorial presentations will require the use of Powerpoint or Prezi.
COURSE MATERIAL
TEACHING STRATEGY: This unit comprises of four key elements: a 2-hour lecture, a 1-hour tutorial; group study and individual study. The topics outlined in this unit are best explored through active participation and experiential learning. Classes therefore will involve tutorial activities such as case study analysis, debates, discussion groups and presentations so that participating in this unit is an interesting, challenging and fun experience. Core topics will be discussed in an integrated lecture environment, where you are encouraged to question and comment on aspects of each topic.
Please consult the file entitled Unit Schedule on iLearn for details on each week's topics and activities.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Based on student feedback the following changes have been made:
This unit draws on extensive research from sources outside the textbook. Students will be provided with stretch readings for every week that will allow them to considerably expand their knowledge of OB. Such readings are for example:
Conducting research independently is strongly encouraged for this unit and is rewarded.
This unit will give you extensive practice in applying theoretical knowledge on case studies.
Issues of sustainability are integrated throughout the unit.
Examples of practices from different countries will be discussed in the lectures and in tutorials.