Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (4cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student knows the basic structures of the organization, their historical background and significance of the activities of the organization. He knows the various aspects of organizational behavior and know how to apply them to the management activities. The students know the superior and the subordinate tasks and their effects on the working community, he identifies the different management models of the main managerial tasks and related skills requirements. During the course, students will be able to recognize their own leadership skills and development of its properties. He knows the managerial communication styles, situations and means, and how to use them.

Content

History of the research of Organizations
Individuals and groups in the organization
   o personality, ability, motivation
   o Emotional Intelligence
Occupational well-being
   o Stress, burnout
Basics of the supervisory work
   o Leadership Styles
   o Ethics
The supervisor interaction situations
   o Styles, channels, means
   o Information Management
   o Change Management
Knowledge and development of the organizations

Materials

Lämsä A-M & Hautala T: Organisaatiokäyttäytymisen perusteet 2005
Juholin, E. 2009. Viestinnän vallankumous: löydä uusi työyhteisöviestintä. Helsinki: Talentum.
Other material announced by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Employer connections

No

Student workload

Lectures and exercises 48 h
Independent work 98 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of organizational behavior, is able to describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' duties. They understand the factors affecting the work atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows well the basics of organizational behavior, is good at describing and analyzing the managers 'and employees' duties and are able to some extent to develop the working atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge of organizational behavior, part of a very well describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' tasks, as well as be able to develop a working environment.

Qualifications

None