Organisational Behavior (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

The student is familiar with the basic structures of an organization and its significance for the functioning of the organization. The student is familiar with different aspects of organizational behaviour and can apply them in the work community. After completing the course, students will be able to identify and evaluate their own and work community members' strengths and development targets. He / she is able to lead his / her own and work community activities and is able to take responsibility for learning the group and sharing the lessons learned.

Content

Individuals and groups in organization
Emotion, emotional intelligence
Stress, burnout
The psychological capital of the organization

Location and time

The studies allow for completion according to your own schedule.

Materials

Dunderfelt, T. (2010). Tunnista temperamentit. Väriä elämään ja itsetuntemukseen. PS-kustannus.
Lämsä, A-M., & Päivike, T. (2013). Organisaatiokäyttäytymisen perusteet. E-kirja.
Rauhala, I., Leppänen, M., & Heikkilä, A. (2013). Pääasia –Organisaation psykologinen pääoma. Alma Talent.
Salmela-Aro, K., Nurmi, J-E., & Feldt, T. (2017). Mikä meitä liikuttaa: motivaatiopsykologian perusteet. E-kirja.

Teaching methods

The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period. The study does not include joint meetings or pair or group work.

The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.

Completion alternatives

This implementation can be completed in the following alternative ways.

Identification of prior learning

Essay

Learning diary

Report

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows different aspects of organizational behavior and is able to act as a member of a multicultural work community. He / she identifies his own and the members of the work community's differences, strengths and areas for development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands different aspects of organizational behavior and is able to act as a member of a multicultural work community while maintaining the well-being of the community. He / she recognizes his / her own and the work community members' differences, strengths and areas for development and is able to take them into account when working in the work community.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands different aspects of organizational behavior and is able to act as a member of a multicultural work community, promoting the well-being of the community. He / she recognizes his / her own and the work community members' differences, strengths and development targets and is able to take them into account in the management and development of the work community.

Qualifications

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Training