Students
MMBA8070 – Managing People
2021 – Term 4, Fully online/virtual
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Professor Alison Pullen
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MBA or PGDipMgt or GradDipMgt or GradCertMgt or MSusDev or MSocEntre) or (admission to MAppFin or MAppFin(Adv) and (AFCP801 or AFCP8001))
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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, meso and macro perspectives of OB as well as contemporary issues in OB. |
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:
- ULO1: Identify and describe theories and frameworks and research findings in Organisational Behaviour (OB).
- ULO2: Critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena.
- ULO3: Communicate from a range of perspectives to influence others, both as an individual and as a team.
General Assessment Information
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
(Presentations)
Students who are absent for the oral presentation will score zero for this assessment task.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| OB – Theory and Practice | 20% | No | Week 5 |
| OB – Analysis and Presentation | 50% | No | Week 8 for written task; Presentation times to be determined |
| OB – Reflection | 30% | No | Week 10 |
OB – Theory and Practice
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 20%
This assessment focuses on early unit content. Students will write 1,500 words on OB theories and how they believe they have been knowingly and/or unknowingly impacted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and describe theories and frameworks and research findings in Organisational Behaviour (OB).
OB – Analysis and Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Qualitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 8 for written task; Presentation times to be determined
Weighting: 50%
Students will use their knowledge of OB theory and frameworks in the context of a current issue. A set of questions that relate to topics and/or key themes need to be addressed. Whilst students work in a group, parts of this task are assessed individually. Each student will make an oral presentation as part of a group, of up to 25 minutes per group. This will form a group mark of 20%. The remaining 30% of the marks will be derived from the individual written submission.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and describe theories and frameworks and research findings in Organisational Behaviour (OB).
- Critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena.
- Communicate from a range of perspectives to influence others, both as an individual and as a team.
OB – Reflection
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%
This task requires the students to look back on both their first reflective piece and their experiences. Students will submit up to 2,000 words on specified topics and/or issues. Due at the end of the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on and practically apply contingent perspectives of OB theoretical frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena.
- Communicate from a range of perspectives to influence others, both as an individual and as a team.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required Textbook |
McShane, S. Olekalans, M., Newman, A. & Martin, A. (2019). Organisational Behaviour: Emerging Knowledge. Global Insights (6E ed.). Sydney: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781760421649 |
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Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. Weekly classes are conducted online. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
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Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via Leganto on the iLearn Unit page |
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Inherent Requirements |
None |
Unit Schedule
Please see iLearn
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). 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
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2021.08 of the Handbook