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HOSP 1507: Organizational Behaviour Impacts
Effective date
May 2023
Department
Hospitality Diploma Int'l
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students explore the behaviour and impact of individuals, groups, and organization. Students apply critical thinking and analytical skills to case studies and activities that focus on todays’ organizational challenges and opportunities. Course topics include perceptions, emotions, attitudes, ethics, change and conflict management, motivation, team dynamics and development, culture, health and well-being, stress management, leadership, power and political power influences.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the concept of organizational behavior and how it relates to motivation of people and teams within organizations
- Define and explain key organizational behaviour terms and concepts
- Explain how perception, personality, emotions, attitudes and values influence behaviour in organizations
- Integrate appropriate organizational concepts to facilitate organizational change
- Facilitate group discussions on issues relevant to organizational behaviour related challenges managers face today
- Demonstrate various communication, negotiation, and conflict management techniques
- Explain the impact of power and politics in the workplace
- Explain the factors that affect organizations in a global economy
- Differentiate decision making and problem-solving models
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instruction involves interactive lectures, presentations, group discussions, role plays, and peer feedback. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom and collaborative activities. The interactive and practical exercises give students the opportunity to take an active role and learn by doing.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Weekly journal on course concepts |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Self-assessments and course concept application analysis |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Analysis of individual and group dynamics within teams / organizations |
|
Project |
20 |
Group presentation and discussion on current industry challenges / trends |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Preparation for class, active discussion, participation during class |
Course topics
- 1. ORGB Overview – Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Environment (Indigenous relations) 2. Individual - Characteristics - Values, Perceptions, Reactions - Motivating Behaviour 3. Groups - Team Development and Management - Decision Making and Problem Solving - Communication - Conflict management - Negotiation 4. Leadership - Traditional and Modern approaches - Power, Influence and Politics 5. Organizational Structure Design - Culture - Change Management
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.