Study Guide

Objective

Student
- knows the strengths and weaknesses of different structures and practices of organizations
- understands the impact of organizational culture of feeling and atmosphere at the workplace
- can identify the differences of people in the workplace as a resource
- can cope with typical problems of the working community
- is familiar with basic principles in working as a team leader or as a supervisor of a work group
- is able to use methods of project management in team work tasks

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Student
- knows the strengths and weaknesses of different structures and practices of organizations
- understands the impact of organizational culture of feeling and atmosphere at the workplace
- can identify the differences of people in the workplace as a resource
- can cope with typical problems of the working community
- is familiar with basic principles in working as a team leader or as a supervisor of a work group
- is able to use methods of project management in team work tasks

Materials

Management and Organisational Behaviour; Mullins & Rees, 2023

Articles, web links, videos, podcasts to be available in ITS

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, group works, independent studying, reports, presentations, discussions

International connections

Flipped learning, self-studying, applying methods and theories

Completion alternatives

To be agreed with the teachers prior to the course start

Content scheduling

Course Outline:
week 36: Work Community and Organizational behavior
Week 37: Individual Differences and Personality
Week 38: Group Dynamics and Teamwork
Week 39: Leadership in the 21st century
Week 40: Conflict resolution and negotiation
Week 41: Organizational Culture and climate
Week 42: Autumn Break
Week 43: Well-being at work

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The group presentations and group diaries of this course will be graded as follow:
Fail (0pts)
Pass / Good (1pts)
Very good / Excellent (2pts)
6 group presentations: 12 points maximum
6 group diaries: 12 points maximum
60% of final course grade
24-21: 5
20-19:4
18-17:3
16-15:2
14-12:1
Below 12 points: 0

Individual work and exams:
2 exams: 20% + 20%

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has demonstrated very limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Several parts of the text are unclear.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has demonstrated limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows some difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way.