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Organizational Behaviour (5 cr)

Code: 3041238-3007

General information


Enrollment
01.06.2024 - 12.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.09.2024 - 16.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 55
Teachers
Taru Kankaanpää
Course
3041238

Realization has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 28 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 12.09.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
LEM_A313 Teoriatila
Mon 16.09.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
EDU_3034 Helena muunto byod
Tue 24.09.2024 time 09:15 - 12:00
(2 h 45 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
EDU_3001 Kaarle muunto byod
Wed 02.10.2024 time 08:45 - 12:00
(3 h 15 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
LEM_A312 Teoriatila
Wed 23.10.2024 time 09:15 - 12:00
(2 h 45 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
LEM_A312 Teoriatila
Mon 04.11.2024 time 11:30 - 14:00
(2 h 30 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
EDU_3034 Helena muunto byod
Mon 11.11.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
LEM_A311 Teoriatila
Mon 25.11.2024 time 10:15 - 13:00
(2 h 45 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
LEM_A317 Teoriatila
Thu 05.12.2024 time 08:30 - 11:00
(2 h 30 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
LEM_B164 Tapio muunto
Mon 09.12.2024 time 08:00 - 08:30
(0 h 30 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007 - Test retake
LEM_A306 Teoriatila
Mon 09.12.2024 time 08:30 - 11:00
(2 h 30 min)
Organizational Behaviour 3041238-3007
LEM_A306 Teoriatila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The course requires attendance as the work sessions are interactive and important part of the learning process.
The themes of the course are:
- changing business environment and future of work
- organizational behaviour in global context
- motivation
- basics of teamwork, team performance and typical problems in teams
- developing own leadership skills
- importance and elements of organizational culture

Objective

This study unit will provide the students with foundation on the impact individuals, groups and structures have on human behavior within organizations and their contribution to the company’s success.
The student
- is able to identify trends in the changing business environment and their impact on organizations
- is able to describe the impact of organizational culture and atmosphere at the workplace
- knows the basics of working as a team leader
- is able to work as a team member and effectively contribute to the team results
- can identify and cope with typical problems of the working community
- is able to manage oneself and to find own development areas

Content

- Changing business environment and change management
- Organizational design and culture
- Leading teams and efficient teamwork        
- Self management

Materials

Presentation materials
Articles, videos, podcasts
Provided list of books and selected chapters

Teaching methods

The course emphasizes collaborative and experiental methods.
The course includes discussions and workshops in class, individual and group assignments.

Lectures and visiting speakers
Individual research and reflection
Individual and group assignments
Team discussions and sharing
Reading circle
Professional readings, videos, podcasts and articles

International connections

Team learning
Work life oriented learning assignments
Task-based assessment

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 working hours.
25 hours - interactive sessions in class
40 hours - group work
70 hours - individual research, reading and tasks

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