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Postgraduate CUR-GCB510-2021

Organisational Behaviour for Managers

Discuss ways to boost performance at an organisational level. Peruse case studies and academic texts. Become familiar with leading managerial theories about organisational behaviour. Consider how workplace culture factors into a manager’s approach.

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$4,105 $4,355

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. synthesise major Organisational Behaviour (OB) concepts, models and theories to enhance organisational effectiveness,
  2. analyse case studies and scenarios encompassing global perspectives,
  3. evaluate performance in a diverse team,
  4. analyse and evaluate literature relevant to the business and management theories.
Topics covered
    • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour for Managers 5022
    • Group and Teams
    • Culture
    • Personality
    • Communication
    • Learning and Perception
    • Motivation
    • Leadership
    • Conflict
    • Decision making
    • Power and Politics
    • Traditional work design and elements of structure
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • CUR-MBA-MAS-2021
Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • CUR-PBM-GCE-2021
  • CUR-BUS-GCE-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject focuses on organisational behaviour at an individual, group and organisational level, encompassing issues that are changing the way work is conducted, organised and managed. It also considers improving organisational effectiveness. Local and international case studies are analysed. Participants will consider practical and theoretical approaches adopted by organisations to improve and enhance the quality of leadership and management in the workplace. Degree work emphasises academic writing and research skills required at a postgraduate level in business.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Case Study (20%)
  • Analytical written paper (40%)
  • Written assessment (40%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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