Dr M. Olekalns. None. (Note: Entry to this subject is restricted to students who have completed 75 points of first year subjects. ) First semester Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week. On completion of this subject students should:

• understand the basic theories and models that describe organisational behaviour;
• have some understanding of the more general principles and research from which these models have developed
• describe and analyse research methods used in each area of organisational behaviour
• be able to apply major theories and models to organisational problems, as presented in simple case studies;
• be able to suggest potential solutions to such problems, based on theories and models in organisational behaviour.

This subject will provide an introduction to basic individual and group processes, as they affect people in organisations. Major theories and models in key areas of organisational behaviour will be examined: basic social processes (social cognition, group dynamics), motivation, stress, communication, decision-making, conflict, leadership, power and politics, and change management. Tutorials will emphasise the application of theories, through the use of simulations and case studies. A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60 per cent), a 1500 to 2000-word assignment (30 per cent), and tutorial exercises not exceeding 1,000 words (10%). 12.5 Dr M. Olekalns. First semester. Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial a week. None. (Note: Entry to this subject is restricted to students who have completed 75 points of first year subjects). Upon completion of this subject students should:

• describe a selection of basic theories and models that describe organisational behaviour;
• have some understanding of the more general principles and research from which these models have developed;
• describe and analyse research methods used in each area of organisational behaviour;
• apply major theories and models to organisational problems, as presented in simple case studies;
• suggest potential solutions to such problems, based on theories and models in organisational behaviour.

The subject will provide an introduction to basic individual and group processes, as they affect people in organisations. Major areas and models in key areas of organisational behaviour will be examined: basic social processes (social perception, group dynamics), motivation, stress, communication, decision-making, conflict, leadership, power and politics, and change management. Tutorials will emphasise the application of theories through the use of simulations and case studies. A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60 per cent); a 1500 - 2000 word assignment (30 per cent) and tutorial exercises not exceeding 1,000 words (10 percent).