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MGSM870 – Organisational Behaviour
2019 – MGSM Term 2 City
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Associate Professor
Dr Kyle Bruce
Contact via 0432200238
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MBA or MMgmt or PGDipMgt or GradDipMgt or GradCertMgt or MSusDev or MSocEntre
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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 (OB) is a multi‐disciplinary field that uses insights from psychology, anthropology, philosophy and sociology to study human behaviour in organisational settings. In this unit, students critically examine insights into human behaviour to better manage and improve organisational performance and capability, with an emphasis on ethical management and a global mindset.
The unit covers the micro perspectives of OB (such as individual foundations, perceptions, attitudes and motivation); meso (such as groups, communication and team dynamics); and macro (such as organisational culture, change, power and leadership), as well as ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Group Assignment | 60% | No | TBA |
| Final examination | 40% | No | Exam week: 10 - 15 June 2019 |
Group Assignment
Due: TBA
Weighting: 60%
Assignment rationale
You are a member of a syndicate group that will complete the assignment as a team but you will be marked only on your individual contribution to the assignment. This safeguards against shirking, "free-riding", or social loafing (a topic in and of itself in OB!).
You will collectively select an organisation and consider a critical issue(s) affecting the performance of this organisation i.e. its effectiveness or efficiency from an OB perspective. The issue may be something positive in or outside the organisation, or else it maybe something negative or a "horror story". Your job as individuals and as a team is to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the issue(s) utilising knowledge and skills developed from MGSM870 i.e. by applying topics from the unit.
The purpose of the assignment is to enable you to:
- undertake independent research
- apply topics from the unit
- communicate the findings of a formal piece of work and meet a deadline and enhance written communication skills
Your individual contribution to the group assignment should be about 1500-2500 words, 12pt font size with double spacing.
Each member of the syndicate group must clearly identify which element of the group assignment is their individual contribution by putting their names in brackets next to the heading of their section (which should be the titles of topics in the unit).
Assessment criteria:
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ability to interpret and analyse the organisation’s situation
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ability to apply unit knowledge (i.e. theories, models, concepts, etc.) to analyse the company
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thoroughness of research undertaken, extent of reading, collection of relevant data, etc.
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ability to logically arrange and present the materials
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full acknowledgment of sources consulted, references used etc. including the bibliography
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written presentation to an acceptable postgraduate standard
Guide to the assignment
This assessment task is to gauge how well you can apply 4-5 (depending on numbers in the syndicate group) relevant topics/concepts from the unit to a ‘real-life’ organisation. What you need to do early on is to select an organisation - either domestic or international - for detailed analysis. The organisation may be of any size and it is likely that data availability will vary with size and international recognition.
What I am trying to get at in this task is how well you understand the ideas presented in this unit and how well you can articulate this knowledge by applying it to an actual situation. The emphasis is on understanding, rather than presentation. You are not describing, but analysing situations/behaviour. Assignments that are excessively descriptive or make excessive use of point-form, will not achieve a very high grade.
Basic issues to be addressed MIGHT include (in no particular order):
- Brief overview of the organisation
- Are employees satisfied and/or motivated? WHY/WHY NOT?
- Is the organisation well led? WHY/WHY NOT?
- Is the organisation’s structure conducive to knowledge creation and sharing? Any cooperative arrangements (alliances, JV’s, etc.) it has in its value chain and WHY? Relationships with suppliers, distributors, retailers, etc. and WHY?
- Who has power in the organisation and is it effectively used? HOW/WHY?
- Is the organisation’s culture conducive to it being a “great place to work”, as well as knowledge creation and sharing? HOW/WHY? What role do leaders play in organisational culture? Is the culture strong or weak? HOW/WHY?
- How has the organisation dealt with change? Why did/does it need to change and how has/will this been managed?
Not all of these issues will be relevant for every organisation. Notice that I emphasise HOW & WHY issues because if you do this, then you will be analytical, rather than descriptive. Students are required to use their initiative in what issue they address, and what issues they ignore. Likewise, you are required to use your initiative in how you structure/organise and present the issues addressed – there is no model answer or blue-print for success in this exercise, though some examples of both good and bad past assignments will be provided. These should be regarded as indicative of style and structure rather than of content.
Submission details
One student from each group will submit a soft-copy of this assessment on behalf of their syndicate group in the class iLearn page on the due date as specified by the lecturer in class. The soft-copy submission will be submitted to Turnitin via the Macquarie University iLearn portal, a program used to ensure the originality of the work undertaken by the submitter/s. Please also ensure that the filename of your assessment is appropriately titled (MGSM870-Group#.docx), and that you only save your document in Microsoft Word format. No hard-copy is needed to be submitted.
The assignment should have the following structure:
- A title page with all student names and student numbers, allocated group number, title, and word count of the text.
- A one page (single-spaced) executive summary that outlines the assignment’s structure, the organisation studied (as appropriate), the key issues according to the group, how the group has demonstrated analysis, what the group has found, and recommendations, lessons, insights as appropriate.
- Body of the assignment with appropriate headings and citations.
- Reference list (Harvard referencing style)
- Appendices as appropriate.
Late assignments will be penalised up to 10% per day unless you have applied for special consideration, and that application is considered acceptable. Applications for extensions must be made before the submission date, and will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Since most of us suffer from constant pressure of work, it would not be considered an ‘exceptional circumstance’.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Final examination
Due: Exam week: 10 - 15 June 2019
Weighting: 40%
Duration: 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time
Format: Open book final examination
The final exam is open book, and will consist of 3 questions relating to a case study made available to you on the day of the exam. In the space available to communicate your ideas and reflections, you are required to demonstrate your understanding of unit material via reflective application to the case. More details on the exam will be provided in Session 10.
You can use books, notes and a non-programmable calculator. Notebook computers, iPads, tablets, PDAs and similar are not allowed. University final exam conditions apply.
You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the MGSM examination timetable. The timetable will be available on 17 April 2019 at https://students.mgsm.edu.au/sydney-students/units/exams/.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Delivery and Resources
Required text
McShane, S., Olekalns, M., Newman, A. & Martin, A. (2018). Organisational Behaviour Emerging Knowledge Global Insights with Connect access, 6th Edition. McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 9781760421649
Where to purchase the textbook?
The Coop Bookshop: The Coop Bookshop is our main retailer for textbooks and other related academic material. For information on textbook prices and online ordering, please refer to The Co-Op Bookshop webpage at http://www.coop.com.au
McGraw Hill Education Australia – Online store: This textbook is also available for order via the publisher’s online store. For information on textbook prices and online ordering, please refer to the McGraw Hill Education Australia online store at https://www.mheducation.com.au/9781760423391-aus-pack-organisational-behaviour-6e-includes-connect-learnsmart.
Disclaimer: MGSM does not take responsibility for the stock levels of required textbooks from preferred retail outlets and other book retailers. While we advise our preferred book retail outlet, The Co-op Bookshop, of our maximum expected number of students purchasing specifically required text each term, The Co-op Bookshop and other book retailers will make their judgement concerning their physical holding stock levels. To prevent disappointment if a textbook is out-of-stock, we highly advise students to order their textbooks as early as possible, or if the required textbook is currently out-of-stock, place an order with the book retailer as soon as possible so that these book retailers can monitor demand and supply, and adjust their stock orders accordingly.
Lecture powerpoints
Copies of the overheads of lectures will be provided on iLearn and at each class. These overheads form a guide to the major issues of the course and will be an important guide to the content of the final examination. Given the interactive nature of the class it is not always possible, nor desirable, to discuss every overhead during lectures. However, the overheads reflect the domain of the course and as such all overheads, including those not presented in class, are important when reviewing course material for assignments and examination.
MGSM iLearn
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MGSM
Technology
Access to a personal computer is required to access resources and learning material from iLearn.
Pre-class preparation essential for success
The role of the lecturer: The lecturer/facilitator is NOT there to provide “the answer”, but rather to draw out issues, analysis and recommendations from participants. The lecturer may take the role(s) of: devil’s advocate, challenger, defender, facilitator, or protagonist.
The role of the student: The better prepared the individual, the richer the learning experience. Having done the preparation before class, students have the opportunity to explore issues in depth and to argue their decisions and recommendations. The learning experience is closely correlated with the level of preparation.
I (the Lecturer) am a dedicated advocate of active learning, which is to say that I do not profess to know everything about OB, will not have time to go over every single detail of OB, and expect that you will actively engage with the subject matter both before and during the sessions.
You are all very different learners and you all bring very different sets of experience/skills/knowledge. My role is to act as a ‘guide’ through the maze that is OB, so ideally you will be learning some things from me, some things from the textbook, readings and from the case studies, and some things from each other as you engage in debate and share ideas/experiences/thoughts.
The emphasis in all sessions is on participatory action-learning through informed debate and discussion. For this to be successful, you must prepare the case prior to the session.
The unit has a strong focus on the application of the unit concepts and theories to the selected case studies to make sense of the multiple perspectives on how OB works and what is successful. Through exploring and applying OB concepts in a wide range of situations you will develop your own competence in OB thinking and evidence-based decision making.
However, deep learning cannot be achieved through an overreliance on the use of prescribed tools and frameworks; it requires informed debate and discussion. So, whilst we apply an OB ‘toolkit’, you will develop your own point of view through your own analysis of a number of organisations in a diverse range of industries and geographic locations. Following this, you will deduce what decisions and recommendations to make that will enhance the organizational health of the total enterprise.
So, it is important to accept that there is no one “right answer”, only rational and defensible arguments.
Pre-week 1 preparation
In week 0 (the week before week 1 of term):
- Read chapters 1 & 2 of the required textbook
- Listen to the following podcast found on the MGSM870 iLearn page:
- Watch the following clips found on the MGSM870 iLearn page:
- Harvard Business School: "Inside the case method", Part 1 of 2
- Harvard Business School: "Inside the case method", Part 2 of 2
Class process
Most sessions will be organized into 3 interconnected blocks of roughly 45 mins with some “breathers” interspersed between, plus an after-class “debrief”. The blocks – in no particular order (we will mix it up) will consist of:
- a facilitated discussion or debrief of the lecture slides and essential readings, which you must read
- a group “breakout” where you discuss the assigned case (which I assume you have read) and/or group assignment;
- a plenary discussion of the case wherein I will “cold call” on groups and/or individuals to lead the discussion. Please avoid embarrassment by warning me before class if you’re unprepared or, if you’re not comfortable with class participation, let me know before term so we can work on this to help you overcome this barrier; and finally
- an after-class debrief (via email and/or podcast); in this case-oriented, discussion-based unit, much of the learning happens after class, as the “dust settles” and the “take-away” lessons become clear.
Class etiquette
An atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism is in order. So please...
- mobiles on silent and avoid using mobile devices for anything other than class work
- arrive at class on time: late arrivals disrupt the class and your fellow classmates; excessively late students will not be admitted to the class
- avoid leaving the classroom while the class is in progress: urgent one-off priority phone calls or toilet visits aside, our class is a collective conversation of which you are an integral part
- do not engage in private or side conversations during class.
Case study preparation
There is no prescriptive procedure for doing a written case analysis; only some general guidelines as outlined below – this is because company situations and management problems are diverse and therefore there is no one way to approach a written case assignment.
- Perform an analysis or evaluation that is appropriate to identify any OB issues that you think might be helping or hampering the organisation’s effectiveness and/or efficiency.
- Identify the key OB issues that management needs to address.
- Consider some options that make sense to improve or strengthen the organisation’s effectiveness and/or efficiency.
You are required to offer analysis and evidence to back up your conclusions. Do not rely on unsupported opinions, overgeneralizations, and platitudes as a substitute for tight, logical argument backed up with facts and figures.
Demonstrate that you have a command of the OB concepts and analytical tools to which you have been exposed. Use them in the assignments and the exam to answer the questions.
For more, see the preparing case analysis for exercises and exam document on the MGSM870 iLearn page. While this document is related to Strategy, the methodology of case analysis is very applicable to OB.
Unit Schedule
Students are required to attend all classes. Please only attend the class you are enrolled in as reflected in your e-Student account. This unit will be presented over 10 sessions as follows (The proposed program might be subject to some minor changes as the term progresses (TBA)).
| Class sessions are scheduled from: 6pm to 10pm of every Wednesday starting from 3 April 2019 (session 1) until 5 June 2019 (session 10). |
| Final exam week: 10 - 15 June 2019 (The exam timetable will be available on 17 April 2019 at https://students.mgsm.edu.au/sydney-students/units/exams/) |
| CBD campus location: Macquarie University City Campus (MUCC). Level 24, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney (please call the MUCC reception desk on (02) 9234 1700 for any problems entering the premises). |
| Session | Topics and allocated case study/textbook chapter |
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Introduction to organisational behaviour
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Personality, values, and attitudes
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Motivation
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Leadership
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Knowledge and learning
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Structure (and also assignment discussion)
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Power and influence
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Culture
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Change
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Overview and take-home case assignment
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Many of these references can be reached online through databases such as Business Source Premier. For more information on how to access this through the Macquarie University Library, please go to the Library resources page on the MGSM Sydney Student Website (https://students.mgsm.edu.au/sydney-students/study-resources/library-and-resources).
Other optional resources
We have also provided additional material in the iLearn unit (articles, book chapters and video links) as a resource for you. These supplementary unit materials are not compulsory and have been provided as extra resources should you be particularly interested in a topic.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
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Learning Skills
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Assessment tasks
- Group Assignment
- Final examination
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Assessment tasks
- Group Assignment
- Final examination
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Assessment tasks
- Group Assignment
- Final examination
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Assessment tasks
- Group Assignment
- Final examination
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and apply Organisational Behaviour (OB) theoretical frameworks and research findings to organisational problems and phenomena related to human behaviour within organisations
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB principles and theories within their own work experiences for managing and leading people and organisations successfully
- Students will be able to critically reflect on and practically apply OB theories and their applications from cross-cultural and ethical perspectives in developing their knowledge of leadership and management
- Students will be able to understand and lead people with views unlike their own (Global Mindset)
Changes from Previous Offering
Assessment tasks: None
Deliver and resources: None
Unit schedule: None
Alignment of this unit with MGSM's mission-driven attributes
- Leadership: The unit focuses on the study of human behaviour within organisations in order to enhance the management and leadership of people.
- Global mindset: The unit develops a global mindset by looking at different personalities, attitudes and perception, and confronting with prejudice and biases. It covers global mindset perspectives and a contingent understanding of culture in the application of OB theories and frameworks.
- Citizenship: The unit stresses the “human” side of organisations and seeks to enhance leadership capacities to allow contribution as good citizens to the community. The unit covers the enhancement of organisational citizenship as well as corporate social responsibility and the community.
- Creating sustainable value: Organisations’ most valuable assets are their people. The unit develops an understanding of people in organisations, what motivates them and creates engagement and commitment, allowing organisations to enhance their sustainability.
Attendance Policy (MGSM)
The interactive environment of the classroom is central to the MGSM experience. Students are required to attend the full duration of all classes for the units in which they are enrolled. We recognise that exceptional circumstances may occur, such as unavoidable travel on behalf of your organization or the serious illness or injury of you or a close family member.
Special consideration may be given for a maximum of 20% non-attendance for such circumstances as long as lecturers are contacted in advance, and supporting documentation provided, to request exemption from attendance. Failure to abide by these conditions may result in automatic withdrawal, with academic and/or financial penalty. The full Student Attendance Policy is published in the MGSM Student Handbook at https://students.mgsm.edu.au/handbook.
Content Disclaimer
These unit materials and the content of this unit are provided for educational purposes only and no decision should be made based on the material without obtaining independent professional advice relating to the particular circumstances involved.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 19/03/2019 | Added a podcast |
| 18/03/2019 | Updated readings |
| 18/03/2019 | Updated all readings. |