Course syllabus for Organizational behavior, orientation

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Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-19 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameOrganisatoriskt beteende, orientering
  • CodeTEK407
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPMEI
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management
  • DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 26123
  • Maximum participants84 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0124 Intermediate test 2.5 c
Grading: TH		 2.5 c
0224 Written and oral assignments 5 c
Grading: TH		 5 c

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Students enrolled in the Management and economics of innovation, MSc program, year 2 have priority to the course as it is compulsory elective course according to their programme plan.  Any remaining seats are open to other applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria, which for courses on advanced level (second cycle) means fulfilling the general and specific entry requirements of the program that owns the course (MPMEI). Applicants enrolled in a program where the course is part of the program plan are exempt from this criterion.

Aim

This course deals with human behavior in organizations and provides basic knowledge in Organizational Behavior. It addresses how groups as well as individuals act and communicate in their organizational context. The course aims at providing an understanding of basic human dynamics in organizations.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

a. be able to explain and utilize a selection of some of the most important concepts and theories within behavioural science
b. understand the role of leadership in different situations
c. have insights into management skills related to team settings
d. be able to utilize your knowledge of small team dynamics in participating and performing in a team 
e. understand core elements of work design and organizational culture from a human perspective
f. be able to evaluate and adjust your own behaviour in different situations due to increased knowledge of yourself and team dynamic processes

Content

The course provides an introduction to topics whose basis can be found in the applied behavioral and social sciences (psychology, sociology, social anthropology, etc.) and that have relevancy to management of organizations. The course will explore interactions between individuals and the systems in which they live and work, can lead to different outcomes and experiences. Individual, group and organisational levels of analysis are included in covering topics such as motivation, perception, group dynamics, group performance, work design, leadership, and organizational culture.

Organisation

The underlying assumption is that organizations are living, open systems and that learning about this is best acquired by multiple means. In addition to theoretical inputs, the course utilizes structured & unstructured exercises, case analysis and student presentations in order to: 
a) provide you with the opportunity to actually experience the behavioral dynamics being studied; and
b) to provide situations wherein you can assess the relevance of the dynamics being studied.

Because much of the learning and work towards the achievement of course objectives will occur in the classroom, students must
1) attend class regularly,
2) be fully prepared for class and
3) actively contribute to the team and class discussions.

Limitations and important information! This course can only accept maximum 84 students. The course is compulsory elective for the Management and Economics of Innovation MSc Program (MPMEI) second year students.

Literature

The course literature will be listed in the course-PM.

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination is arranged by the department. The course examination is constituted by a multiple choice test and individual and group assignments handed-in continuously during the course. The different forms of examination are elaborated further in the course-PM.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2024-06-10: Block Block changed by Susanne Olilla
      [Course round 1]
    • 2024-06-10: Block Block C added by Susanne Olilla
      [Course round 1]