Organizational Behaviour and Development

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD27BJYR011
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Aho, Anne-Maria
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
B303-2014   1 spring   5.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
B303-2016   1 spring   5.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire profound understanding of both the theory and practice in the area of organisational development. They will learn strategies and practices to support the continuous development of organisational processes, structures and cultures to improve competitiveness, seize opportunities and meet the challenges of a changing business environment.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

See learning outcomes.

Recommended or Required Reading

- Hitt, Michael A., Miller, C. Chet & Colella, Adrienne. 2006. Organizational behavior : a strategic approach. Hoboken (N.J.): Wiley.

- Selected articles and case studies.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, discussions, individual and group assignments. During the contact days, an important role will be given to interactive learning and sharing of ideas & experiences.

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop creative solutions in the assignment of the course.
Good (4-3): The student has carried out work very well and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop solutions for the case company in the assignment of the course.
Satisfactory (2-1): The student has participated actively in the course. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course: Student has been able to use the basic concepts of the course in the case company’s assignment.

Assessment Methods

Participation activity in contact teaching (20%), group assignments (20%), individual assignments (60%).

Further Information

The course will take place at Centria University of Applied Sciences.

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