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MGMT 1005: Organizational Behaviour
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Business Mgmt PD Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course focuses on individual, group, and organizational behaviour. The course is designed to help students develop an understanding of organizational behaviour theory as it applies in the business workplace. Students learn skills and techniques to help organizations function more effectively and efficiently. Students are encouraged to bring their diverse experiences and prior knowledge to the discussion of course concepts.
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:
- Evaluate the opportunities that change creates for organizational behaviour
- Explain factors that affect organizations in a global economy
- Recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in an organization
- Explain how personality and attitude influence behaviour in organizations
- Distinguish motivational techniques used within organizations
- Identify personal and organizational stressors and techniques to address them
- Examine the dynamics of group behaviour
- Explain organizational politics and identify forms and sources of power in organizations
- Use effective negotiation techniques for conflict resolution
- Identify different styles of leadership and their impact on organizational success
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Interactive lectures, role plays, case studies, group discussions
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D (50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
|
|
Exam |
15 |
|
|
Other |
15 |
Group Project |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Other |
10 |
Oral Presentation |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- 1. Organizational structure
- 2. Power and politics
- 3. Strategies for effective leadership
- 4. Motivational theories and techniques
- 5. Diversity and inclusion
- 6. Groups and teamwork
- 7. Perception, personality, values, attitudes and emotions
- 9. Conflict and negotiation
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.