Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	LTYA104
Type:	Compulsory
Level:	Bachelor
Credits:	4.0 points
Responsible Teacher:	Taijala, Beata
Teacher Team:	Taijala, Beata ; Råtts, Saija
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum	Semester	Credits	Start of Semester	End of Semester
LITAKO-2015	2 autumn	4.0	2016-08-01	2016-12-31
PK-2015	2 autumn	4.0	2017-08-01	2017-12-31
LITAKO-2016	2 autumn	4.0	2017-08-01	2017-12-31
PK-2016	2 autumn	4.0	2018-08-01	2018-12-31

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the basic structures of the organization, their historical background and significance of the activities of the organization. He knows the various aspects of organizational behavior and know how to apply them to the management activities. The students know the superior and the subordinate tasks and their effects on the working community, he identifies the different management models of the main managerial tasks and related skills requirements. During the course, students will be able to recognize their own leadership skills and development of its properties. He knows the managerial communication styles, situations and means, and how to use them.

Student's Workload

Lectures and exercises 40 h
Independent work 68 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

None

History of the research of Organizations
Individuals and groups in the organization
   o personality, ability, motivation
   o Emotional Intelligence
Occupational well-being
   o Stress, burnout
Basics of the supervisory work
   o Leadership Styles
   o Ethics
The supervisor interaction situations
   o Styles, channels, means
   o Information Management
   o Change Management
Knowledge and development of the organizations

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises

Assessment Criteria

5: The student has excellent knowledge of organizational behavior, part of a very well describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' tasks, as well as be able to develop a working environment.
4-3: The student knows the very basics of organizational behavior, is good at describing and analyzing the managers 'and employees' duties and are able to some extent to develop the working atmosphere.
2-1: The student knows the basics of organizational behavior, is able to describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' duties. They understand the factors affecting the work atmosphere.

Assessment Methods

Announced at the beginning of the course

Work Placement

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