The objective of this course is to provide an evidence-based understanding of best practice in the management of people and organisations. As a research-led course it will explore a range of organisational behaviour theories.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify causes and consequences of organizational problems using the lens of organisational behaviour theories and findings (Ask + Remember)
2. Summarize evidence about problems and solutions related to organizational behaviour (Acquire + Understand)
3. Evaluate the quality of organizational behaviour research in a particular area (Appraise + Adapt)
4. Synthesize concepts and findings in the area of organizational behaviour (Aggregate + Analyse)
5. Consider social and ethical implications of evidence-based strategies to address organizational problems (Apply + Evaluate)
6. Devise evidence-based strategies and recommendations to address an organizational problem (Assess + Create)

Research-Led Teaching

This course is informed by current research from Management, Organizational Behaviour, and other related academic disciplines. In additional to classic theories and research, students have the opportunity to be exposed to contemporary and cutting edge research on important management topics. I believe this will help students develop a more thorough and sophisticated understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with behaviour in organizational context.

Field Trips

There are no field trips for this class.

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional costs for this class.

Examination Material or equipment

There is a final examination for this course held during the end of semester examination period. All examination information will be communicated directly to students by the ANU Examinations Office. Further advice will be provided by end of Week 10.

The examination will be administered online via Wattle (in which case it will be open-book). Students are responsible for ascertaining and confrming arrangements for the exam. There will be no on campus exams this semester.

Required Resources

Robbins, P. S., Judge, T. A., Millett, B., & Boyle, M. 2019. Organisational Behaviour (9th Ed.). Pearson Australia.

The textbook is available as a hard copy from the bookstore or as an e-book from the publisher - e-book licence is also available from the Library.

Any further readings will be made available via the course Wattle site as necessary.

Recommended Resources

Reference Books

Ashkanasy, N. M., Wildrom, C. P. M., & Peterson, M. F. (Eds.) 2000. Handbook of Organizational Culture and Climate. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

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, S. P., 1996. Organisation Theory in Australia (2nd Ed.). Sydney: Prentice Hall.

McKenna, E. 2012. Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour (5th Ed.). Hove and New York: Psychology Press.

Yukl, G. A. 2010. Leadership in Organizations (2nd Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Journals:

Academy of Management Executive

Academy of Management Journal

Academy of Management Review

Administrative Science Quarterly

Harvard Business Review

Journal of Applied Psychology

Journal of Management

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

Journal of Organizational Behaviour

Journal of Vocational Behaviour

Management and Organisation Review

Organizational Behaviour & Human Decision Processes

Personnel Psychology

Human Resource Management

Note: many of these journals are available in full text through the ANU Library on-line site: http://anulib.anu.edu.au/search/e-resources/index.html

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1: Introduction to Organisational Behaviour Week commencing 25 July 2022	Activities/Readings: Class summary (available on Wattle)
2	Week 2: Foundation of Individual Behaviour in Organisations Week commencing 1 August 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle First of four quizzes opens Friday at 5.05 and closes on Monday (08 Aug) at 9.00. Result available after close. Weekly Assessment 1
3	Week 3: Value, Attitude, Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment Week commencing 8 August 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Weekly Assessment 2
4	Week 4: Personality and Emotion at Work Week commencing 15 August 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Second of four quizzes opens Friday at 5.05 and closes on Monday (22 Aug) at 9.00. Result available after close. Weekly Assessment 3
5	Week 5: Motivation Week commencing 22 August 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Weekly Assessment 4
6	Week 6: Groups and Teams Week commencing 29 August 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Teaching Break: 5 September 2022 - 18 September 2022 Assessment task 3 - Research Project - Paper Draft: due on 4 September 2022 Weekly Assessment 5
7	Week 7: Leadership 1 Week commencing 19 September 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Third of four quizzes opens Friday at 5.05 and closes on Monday (26 Sept) at 9.00. Result available after close. Weekly Assessment 6
8	Week 8: Leadership 2 Week commencing 26 September 2022	Activity and Reading: Check Wattle Weekly Assessment 7
9	Week 9: Power and Politics Week commencing 3 October 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Weekly Assessment 8
10	Week 10: Conflict and Negotiation Week commencing 10 October 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Last of four quizzes opens Friday at 5.05 and closes on Monday (17 Oct) at 9.00. Result available after close. Weekly Assessment 9
11	Week 11: Organisational Culture Week commencing 17 October 2022	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Weekly Assessment 10 Assessment task 4 - Research Project - Paper: due on 17 October 2022
12	Week 12: Revision lectures Week commencing 24 October 2022

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

This course has no tutorials.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Weekly Assessment (10 x 2%)	20 %	*	*	1,2,3
4 x Multiple Choice Quizzes (4 x 5%) = (20%)	20 %	*	*	1,2,3,4
Research Project - Paper Draft (5%)	5 %	04/09/2022	19/09/2022	1,2,3,4,5,6
Research Project - Paper (25%)	25 %	17/10/2022	31/10/2022	1,2,3,4,5,6
Final Examination (30%)	30 %	*	01/12/2022	1,2,3,4,5,6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Attendance and participation are expected in all classes and assessments.

The seminars will be dual delivery. Pre-recorded classes will be available for students to view if equipment fails.

This course has no tutorials.

Examination(s)

There is a final examination for this course held during the end of semester examination period. All examination information will be communicated directly to students by the ANU Examinations Office. Specific details of the exam date will be available closer to the commencement of the examination period at https://exams.anu.edu.au/timetable/. Further advice will be provided by end of Week 10.

The examination will be administered online via Wattle (in which case it will be open-book). Students are responsible for ascertaining and confrming arrangements for the exam. There will be no on campus exams this semester.

Assessment Task 1

Weekly Assessment (10 x 2%)

Marks: 20%

Assessment type: Individual

Suggested length: 400 words (±10%) Any portion above the word limit will not be read and marked.

Purpose: Learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3

After each seminar, students will be taking an assessment based on the learning materials and activities on that week. Submission will be via Wattle through Turnitin and feedback will be provided in the following week. The assessment question/topic will be released at the end of the seminar and the due date will be 11.59pm of the same day.

Marking criteria: Details on marking criteria including rubric will be available in Week 1 and explained to the student in Week 1.

Feedback by: within two weeks of the submission.

Note: Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

Assessment Task 2

4 x Multiple Choice Quizzes (4 x 5%) = (20%)

Marks: 20%

Purpose: Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4

Due dates: by 9am on 08 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Sep, 17 Oct

Each assessment quiz will assess the students' knowledge of the Course material coverd in the textbook/lecture notes and reading materials in approximately two week segments. 10 questions worth 5% of the Course total will be administered via Wattle (i.e., on-line) and results provided to students after the quiz closes. One attempt only will be permitted and the assessment will be time limited to thirty (30) minutes. The quiz window will open at 5.05PM on Friday afternoon and close by 9.00AM Monday.

For one quiz, a student has an option to replace the assignment with 2 hours of SONA experiment participation credits. Note, however, that the SONA experiment participation must be concluded by Friday, 21 October (end of week 11).

The SONA experiment is connected to Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4. It allows students to understand how some of the knowledge that we are learning in this class is being generated. Participating in these experiments provides a good opportunity for students to understand the evidence-based practices in quality research.

Please note that the experiment replaces ONE QUIZ ONLY

Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

Assessment type: Individual Time limit: 30 minutes for each quiz Value: Each of the four (4) quizzes is worth 5% of the total course grade.

Marking criteria: Correct answers to multiple choice questions

Quiz opens: 5.05 PM on Friday of Weeks 2, 4, 7 & 10 on Wattle

Quiz closes: 9.00 AM of the following Monday

Form of submission: Online through Wattle

Return of assessment: After the quiz closes

Assessment Task 3

Research Project - Paper Draft (5%)

Marks: 5%

Assessment type: Individual or dyad

Suggested length: 1500 words (±10%) Any portion above the word limit will not be read and marked.

Instructions: Students will develop a proposal for an empirical research paper based on their choice of OB topics covered in the class. Specific guidelines and marking criteria will be provided in Week 1. Students will have two options to choose from - they can work on this assignment individually or with their choice of a partner.

Purpose: Before teaching break, students will submit their draft of the paper to receive a comment on their progress. A short comment (less than 300 words) will be provided by the lecturer, and individuals who need more feedback can set up a zoom consultation. Detailed information will be provided during class and on Wattle at least two weeks before submission due date.

Marking criteria: Details on marking criteria including rubric will be available on the course Wattle site in Week 1. The word count excludes the following sections: appendix, references, table, and figures.

Due Date: 11.59pm Sunday of Week 6 (4 Sept 2022) via Turnitin on the course Wattle site

Feedback by: within two weeks of the submission.

Note: Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

Assessment Task 4

Research Project - Paper (25%)

Marks: 25%

Assessment type: Individual or dyad

Suggested Length: 3500 words (±10%). The word count excludes the following sections: appendix, references, table, and figures. Any portion above the word limit will not be read and marked.

Instructions: Students will develop a research paper based on their choice of OB topics covered in the class. Specific guidelines, including details of the topic and marking criteria will be provided in Week 1. Students will have two options to choose from - they can work on this assignment individually or with their choice of a partner.

Purpose: This assessment is intended to develop your research and analytical skills on a topic of high relevance to organisational behaviour. While this assignment is likely to contribute to all learning outcomes, the primary outcomes it targets are LO1-6.

Submission Details: Assignments are to be word-processed. The use of strict, professional expression is expected.

The APA referencing style is to be used (see wattle). For further information about academic referencing, please visit: https://academicskills.anu.edu.au/resources/handouts/referencing-style-g.

Please submit the assignment online via Wattle through Turnitin.

Marking criteria: Details on marking criteria including rubric will be available on the course Wattle site in Week 1.

Due Date: 11.59pm Monday Week 11 (17 Oct 2022) via Turnitin on the course Wattle site

Feedback by: within two weeks of the submission

Note: Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

Assessment Task 5

Final Examination (30%)

Marks: 30%

Assessment type: Individual, Open-book

Portions covered: Case analysis questions applying OB concepts covered in the entire course.

Instructions:

The examination will be administered online via Wattle (in which case it will be open-book). Students are responsible for ascertaining and confrming arrangements for the exam. There will be no on campus exams this semester.

Detailed information about the Final Exam for this course will be provided in class and on Wattle by end of Week 10.

It will be conducted during the end of semester examination period on a date and time to be announced.

Return of assessment: After the release of results on Thursday 1 December 2022

Time limit: 120 minutes of writing time

Due date: It will be conducted during the end of semester examination period on a date and time which are to be announced. The answers need to be submitted through turnitin. The details of final examination will be communicated to students. Specific details of the exam date will be available closer to the commencement of the examination period at https://exams.anu.edu.au/timetable/. Please refer to Wattle site for more information to be provided in Week 10.

Marking criteria: Details on marking criteria including rubric will be available on the course Wattle site at least two weeks before the exam period (Week 9).

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted to the RSM School Office with a completed application form and supporting documentation. The RSM Extension Application Form and further information on this process can be found at https://www.rsm.anu.edu.au/education/education-programs/notices-for-students/extension-application-procedure/

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Please see relevant assessment task details above. All assignments will be marked and where appropriate feedback will be provided either: in class, or in person by appointment with the course lecturer, or via the course Wattle site.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Unless specified otherwise in the assessment requirements, resubmissions are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed afterwards.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students