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Organizational Behaviour

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SociM001 [GSOCM001] Organizational Behaviour

Course abstract

Organizational behaviour is an interdisciplinary field of science that draws attention to behavioural processes in organizations. The aim of the study course is to provide master students with theoretical knowledge and skills to apply individual and group behavior research methods that affect the effectiveness of the organization, to provide in-depth knowledge of behavior in organizations and its development trends and regularities, as well as develop individual and group behavior skills to study and analyze behavior in organizations. The course contains a variety of scientific concepts and behaviour patterns, provides knowledge of behaviour relationships within organizations and partner relationship processes within the organization, the specificity of team work and the possibility to use them in practice.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge. Knows and understands the specifics of behaviour in organizations; knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour in organizations (test, exam).
Skills. Ability to apply different group research methods (practical task); ability to analyse the facts of behaviour in organizations (creative work); ability to perform information analysis (creative work); ability to discuss the behaviour of individuals in the organization (creative work); ability to make a decision in group work (practical task).
Competencies. Ability to determine the roles of an individual in a group (individual task); ability to research behavioural problems in organizations and evaluate the results (individual practical task).

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Evolution of concepts of behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
2. Characteristics of behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
3. Behaviour patterns in organizations. – 1 hour
4. Research and analysis of behaviour in organizations. – 2 hours
5. Personality behaviour and development in the organization. – 1 hour
6. Motivation and behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
7. Leadership and behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
8. Socialisation and organizational behaviour. – 1 hour
9. Role behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
10. Group behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
11. Team behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
12. Career and learning behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
13. Communicative behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
14. Conflict and stress behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
15. Corporate culture and behaviour in organizations. – 1 hour
16. Behaviour in organizations and innovations. – 2 hours
Topics for seminars (18 hours)
1. Behaviour in organizations: types and specifics. - 2 hours
2. Experiment in behavioural organization research. - 1 hour
3. Practical task. Methods for researching group behaviour in organizations. - 2 hours
4. Development of personality competence in organizations. - 1 hour
5. Theoretical considerations of leadership. Leader behaviour and personality traits. - 1 hour
6. Basic principles and behaviour of the management team in organizations. - 1 hour
7. Specifics of group activities and behaviour in organizations. - 1 hour
8. Test. Peculiarities of group and individual behaviour in organizations. - 1 hour
9. Role behaviour models in organizations. - 1 hour
10. Behavioural diagnostics and problem-solving opportunities in organizations: behavioural problems and role conflicts in organizations. - 1 hour
11. Business communication and behaviour in organizations. - 1 hour
12. Individual task. Individual roles in the group. - 1 hour
13. Diagnosis of behaviour in the organization and problem-solving opportunities, innovative changes in the organization. - 2 hours
14. Individual practical task. Decision-making and problem-solving opportunities in behavioural organizations. - 1 hour
15. Creative work. Scientific article and its presentation. - 1 hour

Requirements for awarding credit points

At the end of the study course master students must pass a written exam. The final assessment is cumulative and is comprised of grades for a test (20%), practical task (10%), individual task (5%), individual practical task (5%), creative work (20%), written exam (40%). 10% corresponds to the one point on the 10-point assessment scale. The test can be written only at the specified time. The basic requirements are determined in the first class of the study course: participation in seminars, completion of practical and individual tasks, successful evaluation of the creative work - scientific article and its presentation.

Study process in part-time distance learning is organised in accordance with the Order of the Vice-Rector of Studies No. 2.4.-5/59 On distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and independent work, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Literature studies required for practical and individual tasks, elaboration of creative work, and for successful completion of the test and the final exam.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The final assessment of the study course consists of duly completed test (20%), practical task (10%), individual task (5%), individual practical task (5%), creative work (20%) and written exam (40%).

Compulsory reading

1. Reņģe V. Mūsdienu organizāciju psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2011, 215 lpp.
2. Reņģe V. Organizāciju psiholoģija. Rīga: SIA “Kamene”, 2002, 171 lpp.
3. Dāvidsone G. Organizāciju efektivitātes modelis. Rīga: Organization Development Academy, 2008. 328 lpp.
4. Kondarkar V.G. Organizational Behaviour book. New Delhi: New Age International, 2007, p. 354.
5. Robbins P.S., Judge T., Campbell T. Organizational Behaviour, Publisher Pearson, eBook, 2017
6. Bauer T. An Introduction to Organizational Behaviour, 2012. Pieejams:
https://2012books.lardbucket.org/pdfs/an-introduction-to-organizational-behavior-v1.1.pdf
7. Organization Behaviour, Distance education, 2017, 109 p. Pieejams:
http://www.bdu.ac.in/cde/docs/ebooks/mba/I/P16MBA5%20%20ORGANIZATIONAL%20BEHAVIOUR.pdf
8. Luthans F. Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach, 13th ed. Charlotte, North Carolina: Information Age Publishing, 2015. 516 p. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=999823&site=ehost-live&scope=site
9. Gonzalez E. G. Sustainability as a Strategic Approach in Organizational Behavior. Oakville, ON: Society Publishing, 2019. 250 p. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=2014089&site=ehost-live&scope=site
10. Rao V. S. P., Sudeepta V. Managing Organisational Behaviour: Vol. Third edition. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd, 2018. 508 p. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=2228685&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Further reading

1. Herbsts D. Komunikācija uzņēmumā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 119 lpp.
2. Krīgers V. Komandas vadība. Rīga: DE NOVO, 2003. 128 lpp. [Rokasgrāmata 4]
3. Hellers R. Darba grupas vadība. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 72 lpp.
4. Weiss J. W. Organizational Behavior and Change: Managing Diversity, Cross – Cultural Dynamics and Ethics. Minneapolis / St. Paul: West Publishing Company, 1996. 418 p.
5. Marcic D. Organizational Behavior: Experiences and Cases. 4th ed. Minneapolis / St. Paul: West Publishing Company, 1995. 449 p.
6. Nelson D. L., Quick J. C. Organizational Behavior: Foundations, Realities and Challenges. Minneapolis / St. Paul: West Publishing Company, 1994. 436 p.
7. Dayler R. The Basics of Organisational Behaviour and its Relation to Management, 2016. 62 p. Pieejams: https://www.ebsglobal.net/EBS/media/EBS/PDFs/Organisational-Behaviour-Course-Taster.pdf
8. Organization Theory and Behaviour, Study material, 2016, 186 p. Pieejams: http://www.universityofcalicut.info/SDE/I_MCom_Organizational_theory_and_behaviour_2016.pdf

Periodicals and other sources

1. Journal of Organization Behaviour, Online ISSN: 1099-1379 Pieejams: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10991379
2. Journal of Organizational Behaviour Management. Online ISSN: 1540-8604 Pieejams: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/worg20/current
3. Journal of Organizational Behaviour Research. ISSN:2528-9705 Pieejams: https://odad.org/en

Notes

Compulsory study course in the ESAF academic master’s study programme “Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration”.