Understanding human behaviour at individual, group and organisational levels is essential for private, public, and religious organisational success. The constant change, government regulation and community expectations create a complex dynamic in which organisations and team operate. The resultant impact may have profound influences on the individual, team and organisational behaviours of such organisations.
This unit will introduce students to organisational behaviour theories and practices to gain an appreciation, knowledge and skills to deal with the complexities of their organisations. Organisational behaviour draws upon a diverse range of disciplines. These include psychology, sociology, theology, anthropology and economics. Organisational behaviour leverages these disciplines to take an integrated approach to management with an applied focus, whilst drawing upon scientific foundations and consideration of the modern contemporary workplace.
Module A – What is Organisational Behaviour. Module B – Individual Motivation, Empowerment and Learning. Module C – Group Dynamics and Teamwork. Module D – Enabling Organisational Structure and Systems. Module E – Communication and Conflict Management. Module F – The Impact of Change and Innovation.
Unit code: LE9007Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Leadership
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: School of Professional Practice - Leadership
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Compare and contrast the various theories, concepts, and frameworks regarding the behaviours of individuals, teams and organisations |
| 2. | Articulate key attributes that influence individual performance within organisations, drawing on accepted theoretical and practical models and considering spiritual and/or theological insights |
| 3. | Evaluate how groups and teams work, and the methods to enhance their effectiveness within organisations |
| 4. | Appraise key aspects of organisational operating models, including leadership models, structural design and informal influencing drivers of performance and ongoing change |
| 5. | Examine the internal and external factors influencing the organisational culture and affecting the behaviours of individuals, teams |
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This is an elective unit in the Graduate Certificate in (Transformational) Leadership, Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Master of Leadership.
All learning material including video lectures and practitioner interviews are accessible on the Learning Management System asynchronously. The learning material are divided up in six modules with specific topics in each module. Students will need to attend a weekly webinar on a weeknight to engage with the tutor and discuss the learning material and assessments. The students will also need to attend two intensive days on the second and fourth Saturdays of the Teaching Period that will be run as workshops to discuss the topics and engage with supplementary learning material and practical exercises and scenarios relevant to the topics of the unit.
Wood, J., Zeffane, R., Fromholtz M., Wiesner R., Morrison R., Factor A., McKeown T., Schermerhorn J., Hunt., Osborn R. (2018), Organisational Behaviour Core Concepts and Applications 5th Ed. Wiley. Johns, G, & Saks, AM (2014). Organisational behaviour, Pearson Canada, Toronto. Kalliath, T., Brough, P., O’Driscoll, M., Manimala, M., Siu, O. L., & Parker, S. K. (2014). Organisational Behaviour: A Psychological Perspective for the Asia-Pacific. McGraw-Hill Education (Australia). Robbins, P. S., Judge, T. A., Millett, B., & Boyle, M. (2014). Organisational Behaviour (7th Ed.). Pear
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum - Discussion and Reflection Forum | A series of online discussion forums where students are set a task to research, or a video to watch, an interview to conduct, or an article to read. They will need to discuss what they have learned in 200 words. Then they are required to critically review two other student's forum posts by writing about 100 words. |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Case Study - Case Study | The student will analyse organisational behaviours of individuals and teams through a case study approach interrogating theoretical models and concepts to describe and explain the situation and recommend possible interventions taking into considerations ethical and practical factors in their determinations. |
2000 | 40.0 |
| Essay - Major Essay | The student will write a critical analysis comparing, contrasting and interrogating the different theoretical models and concepts of Organisational Behaviours, as well as analysing the internal and external factors within an organisational setting and affecting organisational outcomes. |
2000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 30 Oct, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-10-30 10:03:32 +1100