MGC2230 Organisational behaviour
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGC2230 Organisational behaviour is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGC2230
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGC2230
1 unit list MGC2230 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides a framework for understanding the behaviour of people at work. Its fields of analysis include the individual, the group, and the total organisation. The unit provides information on human factors that influence individual and organisational effectiveness such as differences in perception, personality, motivation, leadership styles and others. The study of organisational behaviour is based upon social science methods and links with other studies in behavioural sciences such as management, human resource management, sociology and psychology.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define the nature and purpose of the field of organisational behaviour
- 2
distinguish the major theories used to explain the behaviour of people in organisations
- 3
identify the major factors influencing individual and group behaviour in organisations
- 4
read and critically evaluate published research in the field of organisational behaviour.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
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.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
MGC2230 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Kohyar Kiazad
- Dr Josh Howard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGC2230?
MGC2230 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MGC2230?
MGC2230 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MGF3621.
When is MGC2230 offered?
In 2022, MGC2230 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MGC2230?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGC2230 have an exam?
No. MGC2230 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGC2230?
MGC2230 is part of Behavioural commerce and Management studies.