Course Title: Human and Organizational Behaviour
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Human and Organizational Behaviour
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BESC1414 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Diane Mead Niblo
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7375
Course Coordinator Email: diane.niblo@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course is divided into two parts, the first explores the theories and concepts of how organizations operate effectively. The second part of the course endeavours to explore concepts of work place counselling, running effective meetings, and advanced communication models based on theory and interaction
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Upon completion of this course the student is expected to be able to:
a) Outline theories of individual and group behaviour
b) Analyse safety and health problems at work in terms of their behavioural components
c) Describe the major types of decision-making processes used in work and their appropriate use
d) Give an account of the major theories of work motivation and behaviour change
e) Demonstrate effective communication techniques with each target group (eg employee and management hierarchies, community groups or individuals).
f) Demonstrate an understanding of communication principles and other specific styles such as giving feedback.
g) Demonstrate successful conflict resolution strategies.
Overview of Learning Activities
Student learning will be experienced through attendance at lectures, organisational visits, and relevant reading and assignment tasks. Lectures will provide a combination of didactic teaching and class discussion. Non-attendance will severely limit students’ chances of completing successful assignment work and may jeopardise the gaining of educational experiences that are of value in obtaining employment. Handout material distributed in any lecture will not be available to those who chose not to attend the lecture. Regular attendance at lectures would normally be needed to achieve the necessary standard to pass the Course. The Study Program (see below) provides guidance on lecture material. Preliminary reading required for BESC1414 (see Study Program below) will provide the necessary foundation for discussions and problem solving in lectures and provide some resource materials for assessment work.
Lectures, readings and assessment work will draw on students’ knowledge of communication and research techniques.
Overview of Learning Resources
Text book and reading pack
Overview of Assessment
Assessments include reasearching material to present in a report, assignments, participation and a test.