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