(in Polish) Organizational Behaviour 2600-IBP-OB
List of topics (order can be adjusted)
1. Communication
- Bases of effective communication
- Constructive feedback
- Interpersonal decentration
- Active listening and questioning skills
- Communication styles
- Barriers to effective communication
2. Motivation
- Theories of motivation
- Internal vs. external motivation
- The undermining effect
3. Job engagement
- Psychological contract
- Work engagement
- Job crafting
- Equality and distributional justice
4. Leading Self
- Locus of control
- Self-efficacy
- Learned helplessness
- Managing wellbeing in the workplace
- Dealing with emotions
- Temperament and personality
- Self-esteem vs. self-compassion
5. Groups and teams
- Group and team formation
- Groupthink and risky shift
- Cooperation
- Conflicts
6. Power and leadership
- Power
- Leadership
- Social influence (manipulation, persuasion, defense against manipulation)
7. Decision-making
- Bases of decision making
- Cognitive biases
8. Self-presentation skills
9. Organizational Culture and cultural differences
- Bases of organizational culture
- Dimensions of cultural differences
10. Dealing with difficulties
- Stress
- Burnout
- Workplace bullying
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
K1: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of fundamental organizational behavior concepts such as motivation, leadership, communication, and decision-making.
K2: Knows and understands the role, sources, and types of cultural diversity and its impact on organizational behavior and effectiveness.
Abilties:
A1: Is able to interpret and critically evaluate research findings and studies related to organizational behavior.
A2: Can apply organizational behavior theories and concepts to identify and solve complex workplace problems and challenges.
A3: Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to recognize typical behaviors associated with organizational behaviour.
A4: Can observe and diagnose social phenomena occurring within the organization.
Social Skills:
S1: Demostrates strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with others.
S2: Shows cultural sensitivity and adaptability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
S3: Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate in ways that require differential motivational and leadership competencies to
enhance individual, group/team, and organizational performance.
S4: Collaborates effectively in group settings, demonstrating teamwork skills and contributing positively to group dynamics.
Assessment criteria
Students will be graded for (adding to 100%):
Active class participation – 50%
Final test – 50%
In order to pass the course, students need to gain at least 60% of ALL course activities.
The percentages will be converted into grades according to the following thresholds:
less than 60% - 2
60% - 67% - 3
68% - 75% - 3.5
76% - 83% - 4
84% - 90% - 4.5
91% - 97% - 5
98% and above – 5!
Bibliography
Relevant literature will be provided on the e-learning platform.
Additional information
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