Objectives and competences
Course objectives are to:
• present the concept of organizational behaviour
• explain the role of individual’s characteristics and personality on company performance
• present ways of forming and performing of work groups within the organization
• explain the role of organization in wider social context
• give an insight into international perspective of organizational operations
Competencies that are gained by the students are:
• understanding the concept of organizational behaviour and its importance in long term engagement of employee in organization.
• recognize the importance of treating employees as an added value within the organization rather than the expense of organization.
Content (Syllabus outline)
The basic topics of this course are:
• Introduction to understanding the importance of human capital and organizational behavior: the definition eats, development of organizational management, organizational behavior, as part of management;
• micro level: the individual and his zančilnosti and personality; diversity management employees; perception, decision-making, assessment, creativity; Work motivation and efficiency at work; job satisfaction;
• meso level: the concept of the informal organization; groups in the organization, group dynamics, decision-making in groups, teams and teamwork efficiency, improve processes in a team; management of groups and organizations; negotiations; workplace violence;
• macro level: organizational structure, processes and dynamics; power, politics and conflict; organizational culture and climate; change and organizational development;
• organizational behavior in an international perspective: cultural diversity, globalization and people at work.
Learning and teaching methods
This course uses a range of teaching methods including:
• Lectures.
• Discussion groups.
• Presentations of work.
• Videos and films.
• Case studies.
• Individual study.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
The foreseen study results of a students are shown in:
• understanding the concept of organizational behaviour in tourism
• ability to analyse individual’s characteristics and personal traits and their influence on organizational performance
• understanding the ways that team form and perform within the organization
• ability to identify and determine the role of organization within wider social context.
Readings
Osnovna literatura / Essential sources:
Coppin, A. (2017). The human capital imperative: Valuing your talent. Springer.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2018). Organizational Behavior, Global Edition (18th ed.) Pearson.
Priporočena dodatna literatura / Recommended additional literature:
Ivanko, Š., Stare, J., Možina, S., & Brejc, M. (2007). Organizacijsko vedenje. Fakulteta za upravo.
Elektronski viri / e-sources:
Razne študije primerov, ki jih pripravita nosilec in asistent. / Case studies prepared by course coordinator and assistant.
»Seznam dodatnih študijskih materialov in revij bo razdeljen študentom ob začetku predavanj.
A list of additional study materials (published texts, journals, etc.) will be distributed when the
module begins.«
Prerequisits
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Method (written or oral exam, coursework, project):
Written examination. 50%
Active work in seminars: assignments and presentations 50%
For completition of the course both parts of the final grade have to be grated positive!
