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MGMT1011 – Organisational Behaviour

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Covenor
Dr. Raymond Trau
raymond.trau@mq.edu.au
4 Eastern Road, Level 5, Room 31
Thursday 1pm to 2pm (please email Raymond in advance)
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
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Unit description Unit description

Organisational Behaviour (OB) focuses on contemporary workplace issues relating to human behaviour as well as strategic and sustainable business decision making. The issues addressed in this unit draw on perspectives from psychology, anthropology, philosophy and sociology. Students critically examine the dynamics of how and why employees and managers behave the way they do and the subsequent impact on attitudes, behaviours and performance in the workplace.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Identify and describe theories and frameworks that explore organisational behaviour.
  • ULO2: Examine and apply perspectives of theories and frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena.
  • ULO3: Critically analyse and integrate organisational behaviour theories and frameworks to solve problems.

General Assessment Information

Late Submission Penalties

If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.

Example 1 (out of 100):

If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.

Example 2 (out of 30):

If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

Extensions

Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.

Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Skills development: Reflection on learning 40% No 02/04/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Skills development: Persuasive group presentation 30% No From Week 4 (March 16 2026) Onwards Group No Observed
Skills development: Effective participation in organisational contexts 30% No 10/06/2026 Individual Yes Open AI

Skills development: Reflection on learning

Assessment Type 1: Reflection task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 02/04/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to reflect critically on your learning by applying Organisational Behaviour theories to personal or professional experiences in order to deepen self-awareness and support future professional development.

You will write an individual reflection that applies selected OB theories or frameworks to your experiences, drawing on scholarly research and a structured model of reflection to evaluate how these insights shape your understanding and future practice.

 

Skills in focus:

  • Discipline knowledge
  • Work readiness
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

 

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1000 words]

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and describe theories and frameworks that explore organisational behaviour.
  • Critically analyse and integrate organisational behaviour theories and frameworks to solve problems.

Skills development: Persuasive group presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: From Week 4 (March 16 2026) Onwards
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently in a team setting, using structured content and engaging delivery techniques to influence and inform an audience.

You will work in a team to research and deliver a presentation that applies relevant theories, frameworks, or concepts to a real-world organisational issue, demonstrating effective communication, content organisation, audience engagement, and creativity.

 

Skills in focus:

  • Collaboration skills
  • Communication skills
  • Discipline knowledge

 

Deliverable(s): Group presentation (5 min per person) with accompanying materials.

Group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and describe theories and frameworks that explore organisational behaviour.
  • Examine and apply perspectives of theories and frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena.

Skills development: Effective participation in organisational contexts

Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 10/06/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to communicate ideas, participate constructively in group discussions, and reflect on your contribution to collective learning, skills that are essential for effective participation in organisations.
 
You will analyse your engagement and contributions during tutorials, evaluating how you communicated ideas, responded to others, and contributed to group activities. You will support your analysis with evidence and artefacts from your learning journey, demonstrating your developing readiness for professional teamwork and organisational participation.
 
 

Skills in focus:

  • Communication skills
  • Work readiness
  • Critical thinking & problem solving.

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 800 words], excluding supporting materials and appendices.

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Examine and apply perspectives of theories and frameworks in exploring organisational problems and phenomena.
  • Critically analyse and integrate organisational behaviour theories and frameworks to solve problems.

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
  • Academic Success 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.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

Delivery and Resources

Please check iLearn for further information

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Results

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Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook