Advanced Organizational Behaviour
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 216 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces advanced concepts in organizational behaviour, focusing on individual and group dynamics within organizations. It explores topics such as individual behaviour, group dynamics, organizational structure and culture, leadership, and organizational change and development. Students will learn to analyze case studies, apply theoretical frameworks, and develop strategies for managing organizational behaviour effectively. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for managing individuals and groups in diverse organizational settings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of MBA827, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 2: INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDEPage 4
- UNIT 3: PERSONALITY AND VALUESPage 25
- UNIT 4: LEARNINGPage 36
- UNIT 5: PERCEPTIONPage 46
- UNIT 6: WORK GROUPS AND DECISION MAKINGPage 62
- UNIT 7: GROUP DYNAMICSPage 79
- UNIT 8: CONTENT THEORIES OF MOTIVATIONPage 92
- UNIT 9: PROCESS THEORIES OF MOTIVATIONPage 109
- UNIT 10: LEADERSHIPPage 123
- UNIT 11: ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTUREPage 142
- UNIT 12: ORGANISATIONAL CULTUREPage 171
- UNIT 13: ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT & CONFLICT MANAGEMENTPage 181
- UNIT 14: ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENTPage 198
- UNIT 15: CASE STUDYPage 211
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
MBA827 · UNIT 2: INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDE
Presenting the aspects of Groups and Group Dynamics; Highlighting and discussing Organizational Structure and Culture; Describing Leadership Theories and Leadership Behaviour; Discussing Organizational Change and Developemnt; and Explaining Principles of and Approach to Case Study and Case Analysis.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain key concepts in organizational behaviour.
- Analyze individual and group behaviour in organizational settings.
- Apply leadership theories to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Evaluate the impact of organizational structure and culture on performance.
- Develop strategies for managing organizational change and conflict.
- Analyze case studies and propose solutions to real-world organizational problems.
What it prepares you for
- Human Resources Manager
- Management Consultant
- Organizational Development Specialist
- Training and Development Manager
- Business Manager
- Consulting
- Human Resources
- Management
- Education
- Healthcare
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODEL 2:
Unit 2: Group Dynamics
Requires understanding of complex group dynamics theories and their practical application.
- MODULE 3:
Unit 2:Organisational Culture
Understanding the various dimensions and types of organizational culture requires critical analysis.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 137 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Overview Of Organisational Behaviour · 8 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the meaning of organizational behaviour.. Identify influences on behaviour in organizations.. Discuss contributory disciplines to organizational behaviour.. Analyze orientations to work..
Unit 2: Individual Behaviour And Attitude · 7 hours
Read Unit 2: Differentiate between attitudes and beliefs.. Discuss how behaviour can be predicted.. Explain how organizational culture influences attitudes.. Discuss the process of attitudinal change..
Unit 3: Personality And Values · 8 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain the meaning of personality.. Discuss the main approaches to the study of personality.. Identify and discuss the various theories of personality..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 4: Learning · 7 hours
Read Unit 4: Explain the meaning of learning.. Discuss the nature of learning.. Identify and discuss various theories of learning.. Discuss the application of learning to study skill and workplace..
Unit 5: Perception · 8 hours
Read Unit 5: Discuss the perception process.. Identify and explain factors affecting perception.. Explain organization and arrangement of stimuli.. Discuss how individuals perceive other people.. Discuss the attribution theory.. Explain forms of distortions in perception..
- Week 3MODEL 2:
Unit 1: Work Groups and Decision Making · 9 hours
Read Unit 1: Explain the meaning of a work group.. Identify and explain types of work group.. Discuss reasons for formation of groups.. Mention and explain factors affecting group cohesiveness.. Discuss group behaviour in work setting.. Analyze role relationships among workers in organization.. Discuss the implication of overlapping group membership..
- Week 4MODEL 2:
Unit 2: Group Dynamics · 9 hours
Read Unit 2: Explain the group process in organizational setting.. Discuss the use of training group in sensitivity training.. Mention and discuss the factors that affect group effectiveness.. Discuss group formation and group development.. Discuss socio-technical system as it affects groups.. Explain behaviour in groups.. Identify and explain member roles in groups..
- Week 5MODEL 2:
Unit 3: Content Theories Of Motivation · 9 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain the meaning and nature of motivation.. Discuss frustration-induced behaviour.. Identify and explain approaches to motivation at work.. Mention and discuss the content theories of motivation..
- Week 6MODEL 2:
Unit 4: Process Theories Of Motivation · 9 hours
Read Unit 4: Discuss the Nature of process theories of motivation.. Explain the Expectancy theory of motivation.. Analyze Vroom's expectancy theory.. Discuss Porter and Lawler expectancy model.. Explain the Lawler's revised Expectancy model.. Discuss Equity theory of motivation.. Analyze the Goal theory.. Discuss the Attribution theory..
- Week 7MODEL 2:
Unit 5: Leadership · 9 hours
Read Unit 5: Explain the meaning and nature of leadership.. Identify and explain the various types of leadership styles.. Mention and discuss the classical theories of leadership.. List and explain factors that influence leadership effectiveness..
- Week 8MODULE 3:
Unit 1: Organisational Structure · 9 hours
Read Unit 1: Explain the meaning of organizational structure.. Identify and explain levels of organization structure.. Mention and discuss dimensions of people-organization relationship.. Identify and explain forms of relationship in organization.. Mention and discuss types of organizational structure.. Identify and explain common features of organizations.. Discuss how technology impacts on organization.. Identify and analyze problems inherent in work organization..
- Week 9MODULE 3:
Unit 2:Organisational Culture · 9 hours
Read Unit 2: Explain the meaning of organizational culture.. Identify and discuss levels and types of organizational culture.. Mention and discuss influences on organizational culture.. Discuss the importance of organizational culture.. Discuss bearing of culture on workplace behaviour..
- Week 10MODULE 3:
Unit 3: Organizational Conflict & Conflict Management · 9 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain the meaning and nature of organizational conflict.. Identify and discuss the various types and levels of conflict.. Identify and describe the causes of conflict.. Identify and describe the variables aggravate conflict.. Explain the meaning of conflict episode.. Identity and explain the strategies for conflict management and resolution.. Identity and explain the appropriate situations to use conflict-handling orientations..
- Week 11MODULE 3:
Unit 4 Organisational Change And Development · 9 hours
Read Unit 4: Explain the nature of organizational change.. Identify and discuss approaches to planned organizational change.. Mention and explain various forces that shape organizational change.. Discuss resistance to change in organization.. Discuss how problems of change can be minimized.. Discuss management of organizational change and development..
- Week 12MODULE 3:
Unit 5 Case Study · 9 hours
Read Unit 5: Explain the concept of case study.. Mention and discuss the objectives of case study.. Identify and explain the necessary considerations in case analysis.. List and analyse the principles of case analysis..
- Week 13MODULE 3:
Final Revision · 9 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking key concepts from each module.
- Focus on understanding the practical implications of each theory.
- Review case studies and practice applying different theoretical frameworks.
- Practice answering essay questions under timed conditions.
- Prioritize key topics: leadership, motivation, organizational structure, and change management.
- Form study groups to discuss and debate complex concepts.
- Review all TMAs and feedback provided by your tutor.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions.
- Allocate specific time slots for each module during your revision period.
- Practice analyzing organizational scenarios and proposing solutions.
- Ensure you understand the different types of organizational structures and their implications.
- Focus on understanding the different conflict management styles and when to apply them.
- Practice applying the different motivation theories to real-world scenarios.
Questions students ask about this course
What is MBA827 about?
This course introduces advanced concepts in organizational behaviour, focusing on individual and group dynamics within organizations. It explores topics such as individual behaviour, group dynamics, organizational structure and culture, leadership, and organizational change and development. Students will learn to analyze case studies, apply theoretical frameworks, and develop strategies for managing organizational behaviour effectively. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for managing individuals and groups in diverse organizational settings.
How many units does MBA827 have?
MBA827, Advanced Organizational Behaviour, has 14 units across 1 module, over 216 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is MBA827?
MBA827 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is MBA827 hard?
MBA827 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does MBA827 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is MBA827 assessed?
MBA827 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with MBA827?
Human Resources Manager, Management Consultant, Organizational Development Specialist, Training and Development Manager and Business Manager.