MAN 691: Selected Topics in Organizational Behavior
Lerninhalte
Organizational behavior is defined as the systematic study and application of knowledge about how individuals and groups act within the organizations where they work. The lecture presents essential theories and concepts explaining how individual and group behavior shape the internal dynamics of organizations. The course deals with factors that facilitate or hinder effective behavior. Topics include communication, motivation, individual skills, abilities, and emotions, group dynamics, leadership, power, organizational culture and organizational design.
Lern- und Qualifikationsziele
This course helps students develop a conceptual understanding of organizational behavior to analyze, understand, and manage human behavior in organizations to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Notwendige Voraussetzungen
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Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen
Basic bachelor-level knowledge on organization and management
| Lehre | Selbststudium | |
|---|---|---|
| Vorlesung | 2 SWS | 9 SWS |
| ECTS | 4 | |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Prüfungsform und -umfang | Written exam (60 min.) |
| Zulassungsbeschränkt | Ja |
| Informationen zur Anmeldung | The course will be limited to 50 participants. |
Geprüft durch Durchführende Lehrkraft |  | Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl |
| Angebotsturnus | Frühlings-/ |
| Dauer des Moduls | 1 Semester |
| Verwendbarkeit | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. WiPäd, M.Sc. VWL, M.Sc. Wirt. Inf., LL.M. |
| Vorleistungen | – |
| Programmspezifische Kompetenzziele | CG 1, CG 4 |
| Benotung | Ja |
| Literatur |
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| Gliederung | Introduction Introduction to Organizational Behaviour Motivation at Work (T) Motivation at Work (A) Conflict & Negotiation (T) Negotiation (A) Conflict (A) Guest Lecture: Conflict Management Managing Groups and Teams (T) Managing Groups and Teams (A) Leadership (T) Leadership (A) Organizational Change (T) Organizational Change (A) Wrap-Up A= Application / T= Theorie |