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Faculty of Business, Government & Law

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR G

6264-STD-F2F (3 credit points) COMPANION TO THE UNIT OUTLINE

Semester 2, 2012

Unit Convener Dr. Lorraine Carey E-mail: Lorraine.Carey@canberra.edu.au Phone: 6201 5494 Fax: 6201 5238 Room: 6 D 23 Mailbox No: 12, Level B, Building 6

Australian Government Higher Education (CRICOS) Registered Provider Number: #00212K

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Description and Introduction to the Unit

Organisational Behaviour is the systematic study of human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational level. The primary purpose of this unit is to develop an understanding of the management of modern organisations through knowledge of human behaviour. An understanding of human behaviour is needed to establish and maintain productive working relationships both within the organisation (superiors, equals and subordinates) and outside the organisation (customers, suppliers and competitors). In order to establish and maintain these relationships managers must be able to understand the behaviour of others, predict it and influence it. Organisational Behaviour is a unique field of study in that it draws upon a diverse range of disciplines, including psychology, social psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science and economics, for a systematic and integrated approach to the study of human behaviour. While its concepts, theories and understandings about human behaviour draw upon these disciplines, Organisational Behaviour is unique in that it: 1) takes an integrated and contingency approach to management, 2) has an applied focus and 3) rests on scientific foundations. The topics set forth in the study schedule begin with a focus on the individual analysis of behaviour characterised by factors such as perception, attitudes, personality, learning, stress and motivation. These topics are central to understanding individuals both as employees and as consumers. Next, the analysis of behaviour at the group level...