MGB2230 Organisational behaviour
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGB2230 Organisational behaviour is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs MGB1010 or MGX1010 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MGB2230
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGB2230
1 unit list MGB2230 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B2007, B2045 or B2046 to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
In this unit you will gain an understanding of factors affecting the behaviour of people in work settings. The unit focuses on individual, group, and total organisational human factors influencing the effectiveness of organisations including: the nature of organisations in the global context; individual behaviour including perception, attitudes, values and personality, motivation and performance; group behaviour in organisations including the properties and management of groups, leaders and leadership, organisational power, influence, communication, conflict and decision making; organisational structure; organisational culture; change; the formal and informal organisation.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test70%
- Presentation10%
- Written20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine theories of organisational behaviour to develop fundamental knowledge of organisational behaviour as an area of management
- 2
analyse organisational behaviour issues from multiple workplace perspectives
- 3
examine how managers can use knowledge of organisational behaviour to manage individual employees and teams
- 4
apply theoretical organisational behaviour concepts to organisational situations using the case study method
- 5
demonstrate skills in evaluation and analysis of organisational behaviour concepts
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
MGB2230 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrea Kirk-Brown
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGB2230?
You need MGB1010 or MGX1010 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MGB2230?
MGB2230 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MGF3621.
When is MGB2230 offered?
In 2027, MGB2230 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is MGB2230?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGB2230 have an exam?
No. MGB2230 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGB2230?
MGB2230 is part of Management practice.