MGX2111 Organisational behaviour
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX2111 Organisational behaviour is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MGX2111
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGX2111
1 unit list MGX2111 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit takes a data-driven, multidisciplinary approach to understanding behaviour in organisations. A range of topics will be explored at the individual, interpersonal, group, and organisational levels, including but not limited to: personality, emotions, wellbeing and happiness, goals and motivation, judgment and decision-making, social influence, groups and teams, business ethics, leadership, and negotiation. You can expect to take away practical skills from this unit that will aid in personal and career development regardless of career path.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise10%
- Presentation20%
- Written30%
- Written40%
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
analyse the major theories and concepts in organisational behaviour
- 2
apply interpersonal communication, decision-making, and leadership skills within a team context
- 3
critique contemporary perspectives in organisational behaviour through effective communication
- 4
evaluate peer-reviewed research, case studies, articles, and popular press publications on major organisational behaviour topics
- 5
solve real-world problems relating to the welfare of individuals, groups, and organisations through the application of theory and research in organisational behaviour
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Where it fits
MGX2111 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
- BHCM-MAJMajor, Specified discipline unitsBehavioural commerceNo reviews yet
- BHCM-MINMinor, Specified discipline unitsBehavioural commerceNo reviews yet
- BMAN-MAJMajor, Core unitsBusiness managementNo reviews yet
- BMAN-MINMinor, Core unitsBusiness managementNo reviews yet
- MGMS-MAJMajor, Core unitsManagement studiesNo reviews yet
- MGMS-MINMinor, Core unitsManagement studiesNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Matt Lupoli
- Professor Kohyar Kiazad
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX2111?
MGX2111 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MGX2111?
MGX2111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MGF3621.
When is MGX2111 offered?
In 2027, MGX2111 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is MGX2111?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX2111 have an exam?
No. MGX2111 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX2111?
MGX2111 is part of Behavioural commerce, Business management and Management studies.