Postgraduate CUR-PRM510-2019

Project and People

Reveal the mental, physical, emotional and social behaviours people engage in. Expose effectiveness of diverse people in project groups. Personalise attitudes and values and get emotional about mood. Uncover leadership and probe power and politics.

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$2,853 $3,103

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

2019

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.75

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 May 2019
24 Nov 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

synthesise major and organisational behaviour models and theories to enhance project effectiveness
apply analytical and critical thinking skills to produce evidence-based documents incorporating awareness of organisational behaviour in a project environment
evaluate performances in a diverse project team
demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
- Foundations of Group Behaviour, Understanding Teams
- Leadership
- Attitudes, Personality and Values
- Perception and Individual Decision Making
- Communication
- Emotions and Mood
- Power and Politics
- Conflict and Negotiation
- Organisational Culture/ Diversity in Organisations
- Motivation: from concept to application
- Organisational Change and Stress Management
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

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

Core

CUR-PRM-GDI-2019
CUR-PRM-GCE-2019

Elective

CUR-PRM-MAS-2019
OUA-PSU-GCE-2019
UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject encompasses human behaviour at the individual, project and organisational level, with particular focus on the requirements of project teams.

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

Presentation (20%)
Reflection (40%)
Essay (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (26 May 19 to 25 Aug 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Organisational Behaviour

Stephen Robbins et al

Required

Next study term (24 Nov 19 to 23 Feb 20)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-PRM-GDI-2019

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

postgraduate CUR-PRM-GCE-2019

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

postgraduate CUR-PRM-MAS-2019

Master of Science Project Management

2 available majors

Research Major Stream
Professional Major Stream

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2019

Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice