Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of organizational behaviour and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in complex practical problems in the field of organizational behaviour.
3. Acquire approach to analysis of organizational behaviour and are able to critically evaluate it.
4. Make critical judgements based on a sound theoretical base.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Definition of organizational behavior
• Historical development of OB
• The influence of culture on OB
• Organizational culture
• Motivation theories
• Motivation in the work settings
• Leadership
• Working teams
• Managing teams
• Communication styles
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Employee diversity management
Learning and teaching methods
" lectures
" role playing
" case studies
" workshops
" team building
" videos and films
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the area of specialization of organizational behaviour.
2. Are able to explain interconnections in the field oforganizational behaviour.
3. Develop skills to review the gained results in the field of organizational behaviour .
4. Learn how to analyse and synthesise organizational behaviour in different cultural environments.
5. Are able to demonstrate a critical ethical dimension in their work.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Understand and apply critical analysis and theory development and their usability in solving real and abstract professional problems, without guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of organizational behaviour in literature and praxis and to place them in appropriate professional frame.
3. Can investigate contradictory information and reasons for this.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
2. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
3. Upgrade the ability for team-work and team leadership.
4. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively solve conflicts.
5. Can identify key aspects of problem from different view point and are able to find solutions.
6. Can select and manage information with minimal guidelines.
Practical skills:
Student:
1. Get practical experience in the field of organizational behaviour.
2. Is able to act autonomously with minimal guidelines and supervision.
Readings
Treven S. (2001) Mednarodno organizacijsko vedenje. Gospodarski vestnik, Ljubljana.
Robbins, Judge, Campbell. (2017) Organizational Behaviour, Pearson. ( določena poglavja)
Additional information on implementation and assessment Type (examination, oral, coursework, project):
• active work at lectures and tutorials 40%
• written exam 60%
