FORK 1013 Introduction to Organisational Behaviour

FORK 1013 Introduction to Organisational Behaviour

Course code: 
FORK 1013
Department: 
Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
Credits: 
0
Course coordinator: 
Morten Nordmo
Course name in Norwegian: 
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
Product category: 
Master
Portfolio: 
Master - Preparatory course
Semester: 
2023 Autumn
Active status: 
Active
Level of study: 
Master
Teaching language: 
English
Course type: 
One semester
Introduction

The aim of this preparatory course is to provide an introduction to organizational behaviour (OB). The course is designed for students without any background in OB. It aims to help them in their transition to the MSc in Leadership and Organisational Psychology. The topics in the preparatory course will be covered as part of the MSc in Leadership and Organisational psychology but at an advanced level. Mastering the basics of OB prior to entering the program is essential to succeed in it.

Organizational behaviour (OB) is a field of study focused on understanding, explaining, and improving how individuals and groups behave within organizational contexts. It is a discipline that draws heavily from the behavioral science disciplines, notably psychology, social psychology, and sociology.

Through the study of OB, we can better explain, predict, and influence individual and group behavior in organizations as well as organizations themselves, and manage others – and ourselves – more effectively in organizational contexts.

Learning outcomes - Knowledge

By the end of this course, students should have a basic understanding of OB, its mains topics and concepts, as well as their implications for practice.

Learning outcomes - Skills

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General Competence

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Course content
  • Personality and individual differences
  • Cognition and decision-making
  • Leadership
  • Ethics, sustainability, and diversity
  • Organization theories
  • Motivation
  • Human resources and strategy
  • Conducting research in organizational behavior
Teaching and learning activities

Fully online course with videos, notes, and exercises. There will be 12 teaching hours in the course.

Software tools
No specified computer-based tools are required.
Additional information

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Qualifications

All courses in the Masters programme will assume that students have fulfilled the admission requirements for the programme. In addition, courses in second, third and/or fourth semester can have specific prerequisites and will assume that students have followed normal study progression. For double degree and exchange students, please note that equivalent courses are accepted.

Disclaimer

Deviations in teaching and exams may occur if external conditions or unforeseen events call for this.

Required prerequisite knowledge

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Type of Assessment: 
None
Total weight: 
0
Sum workload: 
0

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