This course aims to provide an evidence-based understanding of human behaviours and decision-making in organizations. Specifically, the topics of this class are designed to enhance students’ appreciation of theories and theory-informed practices on human performance, work satisfaction, work motivation, organizational teams, group decision-making, and leadership. This class equips students with the fundamental theoretical understanding of human behaviours in the workplace, which can be used to resolve the most common workplace issues and problems. 

 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. List relevant theories, models, and methods for organizational behaviours. (Remember + Ask)
2. Accurately define different theories, models, and methods for organizational behaviours. (Remember + Ask)
3. Critically discuss human behaviours in the workplace from a relevant theoretical standpoint. (Acquire + Analyse)
4. Recall the weaknesses and strengths of different theories relevant to organizational behaviour.(Understand + Aggregate)
5. Gauge the impacts of their own experience from the relevant theoretical framework. (Appraise + Analyse)
6. Apply theoretical models and concepts to current organizational practices, problems, and issues. (Apply + Adapt)
7. Develop a research proposal in the area of organizational behaviour. (Apply + Create)
8. 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. 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 12.

The examination will be administered in person.

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 Organizational BehaviorWeek commencing 24 July 2023	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle
2	Week 2: Foundation of Individual Behaviour in OrganisationsWeek commencing 31 July 2023	Activities/Readings: Check WattleFirst quiz (after class - online submission through Turnitin)
3	Week 3: Value, Attitude, Job Satisfaction and Organisational CommitmentWeek commencing 7 August 2023	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle
4	Week 4: Personality and Emotion at WorkWeek commencing 14 August 2023	Activities/Readings: Check WattleSecond quiz (after class - online submission through Turnitin)
5	Week 5: MotivationWeek commencing 21 August 2023	Activities/Readings: Check WattleAssignment Step 1 Due Friday 5pm
6	Week 6: Groups and TeamsWeek commencing 28 August 2023	Activities/Readings: Check WattleTeaching Break: 4 September 2023 - 17 September 2023Third quiz (after class - online submission through Turnitin)
7	Week 7: CommunicationWeek commencing 18 September 2023	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle
8	Week 8: Leadership Week commencing 25 September 2023	Activity and Reading: Check WattleFourth quiz (after class - online submission through Turnitin)
9	Week 9: Power and PoliticsWeek commencing 2 October 2023	Activities/Readings: Check WattleAssignment Step 2 Due Friday 5pm
10	Week 10: Conflict and NegotiationWeek commencing 9 October 2023	Activities/Readings: Check WattleFifth quiz (after class - online submission through Turnitin)
11	Week 11: Organisational CultureWeek commencing 16 October 2023	Activities/Readings: Check Wattle Assessment task 3 - Major Essay due on 22 October 2023
12	Week 12: Revision lecturesWeek commencing 23 October 2023	Final Assignment Due Friday 5pm

Tutorial Registration

No tutorial for this course. Weekly seminar-style classes.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Take-home Quiz (5 Quizes x 6%)	30 %	1,2,3,4
Major Assignment (40%)	40 %	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Final Examination	30 %	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

* 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 at lectures, while not compulsory, is expected in line with “Code of Practice for Teaching and Learning”, clause 2 paragraph (b).

Lectures will be presented in person and also recorded and made available on Echo360 and Wattle.

In that public holidays fall on Lecture days, a pre-recorded lecture will be loaded to Echo360 in lieu of a live lecture.

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/. Please refer to Wattle site for more information to be provided in Week 12.

Assessment Task 1

Take-home Quiz (5 Quizes x 6%)

Marks: 30%

Assessment type: Individual

Suggested length: 500 words (±10%) Any portion above the word limit will not be read and marked.

Due dates: by 11.59pm on the day of the Quiz.

Purpose: Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

Each quiz will assess the students' knowledge of the Course material coverd in the textbook/lecture notes and reading materials in approximately two week segments. 5 questions worth 30% of the Course total (6% per quiz). The quiz question will be provided at the end of the lecture (and uploaded as part of lecture slides). Submission will be via Wattle through Turnitin and feedback will be provided in two weeks.

Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

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

Major Assignment (40%)

Instructions:The major assignment in the course is to identify, diagnose and propose a solution for a workplace problem. The assignment has 3 steps, each of which will be assessed.

Step 1 (10%; Due Friday 5pm Week 5): Speak to a manager in any workplace and ask about a problem they face in their role as a manager. Make sure to obtain evidence of the problem (how does the manager know this is a problem). Submit a written document (upload via Turnitin in Wattle; Max 500 words) describing the problem, the context of the problem, evidence for the problem and which organisational behaviour topic the problem relates to.

Step 2 (20%; Due Friday 5pm Week 9): Provide a literature review relevant to the problem you have identified in Step 1. Submit a written document (upload via Turnitin in Wattle; Max 1000 words). This step of the assignment will be assessed on the relevance of the literature review to the problem you identified in Step 1, the thoroughness of the literature review and the application of the literature to develop insights into the problem.

Final assignment (10%; Due Friday 5pm Week 12): In this final write-up, you will propose a solution to the problem identified in Step 1 and based on the literature review in Step 2. Submit a written document (upload via Turnitin in Wattle; Max 1000 words). This final assignment will be assessed on the rationale and soundness of the proposed solution as arising from and based on the literature review in Step 2.

Marking criteria: Marking criteria will be provided in Week 1.

Purpose: This assessment is intended to develop your research and analytical skills on a topic of high relevance to organisational behaviour. This assignment is

likely to contribute to all learning outcomes, LO1-8.

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

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.

Feedback by: within two weeks of the submission

Note: Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

Assessment Task 3

Final Examination

Marks: 30%

Purpose: Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

A final examination comprising a choice of short answer questions and essay questions will be conducted during the formal final examination period. The examination will be designed to assess the students' understanding of the Course material.

Instructions:

The examination will be administered in person during the examinations period. Students are responsible for ascertaining and confirming arrangements for the exam.

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

Late submission of this assessment task is not permitted

Assessment type: Individual

Time limit: 10 minutes of reading time + 120 minutes of writing time (to be confirmed)

Value: 30%

Date: 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 12.

Return of assessment: After the release of results on Thursday 1 December 2023

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.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
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