La Trobe Business School ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR MGT5OBR Subject Learning Guide Semester 1 2017 City Campus Bundoora Subject Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Spoor Table of Contents SUBJECT DETAILS 3 GENERAL DETAILS 3 ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS 3 STAFF CONTACTS 3 SUBJECT DESCRIPTION 3 SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOS) 3 GRADUATE CAPABILITIES 3 LEARNING ACTIVITY SUMMARY 4 ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY 4 LEARNING RESOURCES 4 STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEY 4 SUMMARY OF SFS FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR 5 POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES 5 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 5 EXTENSIONS, LATE SUBMISSIONS AND PENALTIES 6 STUDENT COMPLAINT 6 STUDENT LEARNING UNIT (SL) 6 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) 7 LIBRARY 7 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 7 PEER LEARNING ADVISERS 7 SCHEDULE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES 8 SESSION PLAN 8 LEARNING ACTIVITY DETAILS 8 ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK DETAILS 8   Subject Details GENERAL DETAILS Subject Code: MGT5OBR Subject Title: Organisational Behaviour Teaching Period: Semester 1 Location(s): City Campus, Bundoora Credit Points: 15 Mode: Blended Level AQF 9/Masters ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None Incompatibles: BUA4OB, BUA5OA Assumed Skills & Knowledge: Assume knowledge at postgraduate introductory level of management Special Study Requirements: None STAFF CONTACTS Role Campus Name Email Telephone Room Subject Coordinator Bundoora Dr Jennifer Spoor [email protected] 9479 3135 DME 326A Workshop Facilitator Bundoora See LMS Workshop Facilitator City Campus See LMS SUBJECT DESCRIPTION This subject introduces you to the major concepts that enable managers to understand the behaviour of people in organisations. You will investigate the impact of individuals, groups and organisational structure on organisational behaviour, and you will investigate how organisational behaviour concepts can help managers engage with organisation challenges. SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOS) Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to: 1 Evaluate the utility of diverse Organisational Behaviour theory and concepts. 2 Analyse workplace issues in Organisational Behaviour terms and recommend practical and evidence-based solutions. GRADUATE CAPABILITIES The following Graduate Capabilities (GCs) are evaluated in this subject: GC GC Point a Creative Problem-solving Reinforcement b Teamwork Reinforcement c Critical Thinking Reinforcement LEARNING ACTIVITY SUMMARY Learning Activity: Schedule 1-3 hours of online activities completed via a Session Workbook on LMS Semester Weeks 1-2 One weekly 2-hour workshop Semester Weeks 1-12 Further information is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable/ ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY Assessment Tasks: Due Date SILOs GCs % Comments 1 Individual Online Quizzes Quiz 1: Sunday ending Week 6 Quiz 2: Sunday ending Week 12 1, 2 1, 2 30 1500-word equivalent 2 Individual Assignment Sunday ending Week 8 1, 2 1, 2 40 2000-word equivalent 3 Group Assignment Charter due: Sunday ending Week 3 Drafts due: Sunday ending Weeks 5 and 9 Final Report: First Sunday of Central Examination Period 1, 2 1, 2, 3 30 1200-word equivalent per student, 2 to 6 students per group, subject to teaching team approval LEARNING RESOURCES Reading Type Title Author and Year Publisher All readings are available via the Library Reading List or hyperlinks within the LMS for this subject. STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEY The Student Feedback on Subjects (SFS) Survey is part of the quality assurance process that occurs across the university. In this survey you are invited to tell us about your learning experiences in this subject. We want you to tell us of your experience in this subject. Your views will be taken seriously and will assist us to enhance this subject for the next group of students. Your feedback will also contribute to the text for ‘Summary of Previous Student Feedback’ below so please take the time to tell us your views. The surveys are anonymous and will be distributed prior to the end of the teaching period. For information on Student Feedback on Subjects refer to: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/leadership-volunteering/speak-up/subjects-teaching SUMMARY OF SFS FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR Feedback on the subject is generally positive. Assessment guidelines are updated and clarified. Policies, Procedures and Guidelines The University has a comprehensive policy framework to which both staff and students must adhere. You should familiarise yourself with those policies, procedures and guidelines likely to affect you especially the following: • Academic Integrity • Academic Progress • Assessment and Feedback • Extension to Submission Dates • Late Submission of Assessment Tasks • Occupational, Health and Safety [OHS] • Privacy • Special Consideration • Student Charter • Use of Electronic Mail The relevant policies, procedures and guidelines can be found on the website at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/policy/ Academic Integrity Academic integrity means being honest in academic work and taking responsibility for learning the conventions of scholarship. La Trobe University views this seriously as evidenced by the following extract: Academic honesty is a fundamental principle in teaching, learning, research and scholarship. The University requires its academic staff and students to observe the highest ethical standards in all aspects of academic work and it demonstrates its commitment to these values by awarding due credit for honestly conducted scholarly work, and by penalising academic misconduct and all forms of cheating. Academic Integrity Procedures (2012, p. 1 of 6) Academic misconduct includes improper referencing, plagiarism, copying and cheating. You should familiarise yourself with your responsibilities in relation to Academic Integrity and if you have any questions, direct them to your Course Coordinator. Information can be found on the website at: www.latrobe.edu.au/students/academic-integrity All hard copy assignments should be accompanied by the Academic Integrity Assignment Declaration Form available at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/711152/Assignment-Declaration-Form.pdf. For assistance with referencing visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/academic-integrity/referencing-help Special Consideration Special Consideration is the term used to describe a process that applies an equity measure to ensure that where any temporary adverse circumstances beyond the control of a student, that impact negatively on that student’s ability to demonstrate their learning achievement for an assessment task, is taken into account. Eligibility to apply for Special Consideration does not automatically imply eligibility to receive it. Certain criteria must be satisfied in order to receive Special Consideration. Please refer to the relevant policies, procedures and guidelines website athttp://www.latrobe.edu.au/policy/ Submission of special consideration applications for assignments, mid-semester tests and final examinations should be made online at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/special-consideration Extensions, Late Submissions and Penalties There are policies and procedures to guarantee fair, consistent and transparent treatment of late submission of assessment tasks provide equity around extensions to submission dates and penalties associated with not submitting assessment by the due date and time. The University requires fair, consistent and transparent treatment of late submission of assessment tasks. The procedure for late submission is documented in the Late Submission of Assessment Tasks document (Ref. no. 112027D). It states: The standard penalty for late submission of assessment tasks is 5% of the marks for that task for each delay in submission of a day or partial day up to a maximum of five (5) working days after the due date. Assessment tasks will not be accepted after the earlier of the following occurrences: • The fifth (5th) working day after the due date; or • Feedback on the assessment task has been returned to any student by the Teaching Team member. These penalties apply only to individual assessment tasks worth 15% or more of the total assessment for the subject. Late submission of take home examinations is not permitted. Submission of special consideration applications for assignments, mid-semester tests and final examinations should be made online at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/?a=668155. 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Their timetable is available online: latrobe.edu.au/students/learning/drop-in-learning-support.   Schedule of Learning Activities Session Plan Semester Week Online Workbook & Workshop Number Topic Activity 1 1 Module 1: Organisational behaviour in context Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 2 2 Module 1, cont. Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 3 3 Module 2: Individual differences Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 4 4 Module 2, cont. Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 5 5 Module 3: Motivation and engagement Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 6 6 Module 3, cont. Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 7 7 Module 4: Decision-making and team dynamics Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 8 8 Module 4, cont. Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 9 9 Module 5: Power communication and conflict Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 10 10 Module 5, cont. Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 11 11 Module 6: Organisational culture and change Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities 12 12 Module 6, cont. Readings, videos, discussion, case study, lecture, online activities Learning Activity Details Times and rooms are subject to change. To view the full time and location details for learning activities in this subject, please ensure you seek further information available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable/. You should also regularly check [at least once per week] the subject’s LMS site (where applicable) for updated information. Assessment and Feedback Details Assessment Task 1 Due Date % SILOs Assessed Individual Online Quizzes Quiz 1: Sunday ending Week 6 Quiz 2: Sunday ending Week 12 30 1, 2 Submission Details Complete via LMS. Grading Criteria and Feedback Quiz marking key. Description of Task There will be two individual online quizzes that will be completed via the LMS, and each quiz is worth 15% of the total marks in the subject. Each quiz will be made available by the Wednesday before the quiz is due. Additional information and revision material will be provided in class and via the LMS. 1500-word equivalent per student; individual task. Assessment Task 2 Due Date % SILOs Assessed Individual Assignment Sunday ending Week 8 40 1, 2 Submission Details Submit directly to the turnitin link on the LMS. Grading Criteria and Feedback Criterion referenced assessment grid available via the LMS; Feedback provided on turnitin submission. Description of Task The individual assignment is to individually write a report of no more than 2000 words on an assigned topic. The topic and formatting guidelines will be provided on the LMS and discussed in class. 2000-word equivalent per student; individual task. Assessment Task 3 Due Date % SILOs Assessed Group Assignment Group selection due: Wednesday Week 3 Charter due: Sunday ending Week 4 Drafts due: Sunday ending Weeks 5 and 9 Final Report: First Sunday of Central Examination Period 30 1, 2 Submission Details Submit directly to the turnitin link on the LMS. Grading Criteria and Feedback Criterion referenced assessment grid available via the LMS; Feedback provided on turnitin submission. Description of Task The group assignment is to complete a case report on an assigned topic. The topic and formatting guidelines will be provided on the LMS and discussed in class. 1200-word equivalent per student; group task, 2-6 students per group, as approved by the teaching team.