GSBS6004
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores issues related to organisational structural form, human behaviour and the management of people in organisations. It allows students to examine different perspectives on managing people and designing organisations, and to understand the determinants of interpersonal and team interactions in organisational environments. Attention focuses on the major theoretical, conceptual and empirical contributions relevant to designing organisations, and understanding and managing human behaviour within organisations. Case studies are used to assist students to relate content material to practical management.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Newcastle City Precinct
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Street
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Singapore NAIHE
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the prominent theories, concepts and models that are used to understand and analyse human behaviour in organisations, as well as an appreciation of their implications for practical management
2. Apply conceptual knowledge of theory and models relevant to teamwork and group functioning in organisations.
3. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the organisational design features that influence effectiveness and the contingencies that impact on the structure of organisations.
4. Display a working understanding of organisations as institutions including issues of structure, power, politics, leadership and change.
5. Solve applied problems related to organisational design and behaviour, and to identify appropriate management strategies.
6. Synthesise and critically examine theoretical and empirical information relating to organisations, their structure and functioning, and implications for human behaviour.
Content
The topics in this course include but are not limited to the following:
- Individual Behaviour; Personality and Individual Differences
- Motivation and Job Design
- Groups and Teams
- Leadership
- Power and Politics
- Conflict and Negotiation
- Organisational Structure and Design
- Organisational Culture and Climate
- Organisational Change and Development
- Workplace Stress
Assessment items
Essay: Critical Essay on Contemporary Issues
Presentation: Case Study Analysis Group Presentation
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- May be delivered in intensive mode
Course outline
- GSBS6004 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Naihes) (PDF, 232.9 KB)
- GSBS6004 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 212.7 KB)
- GSBS6004 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 211.2 KB)
- GSBS6004 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Syd) (PDF, 212.7 KB)
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