Introduction
Organisational Behavior (OB) is the study of the behavioral dynamics of individuals and groups in organizational settings. Specifically, this field of study provides the knowledge pertaining to the impact of individuals, groups and structure on employees/members’ behaviors within (both profit and non-profit) organisations. A good grasp of this knowledge will help the students to be equipped in preparing themselves in assuming managerial responsibilities at their work places and enhance organizational effectiveness. The student will be evaluated based on the theoretical and practical aspects of each topic At the end of the course, the student will be able to relate the OB knowledge gained in addressing the challenges and issues in a real working environment.
| Course Code | : | HPM7102 (https://www2.mqa.gov.my/mqr/english/eakrKPList.cfm?IDAkrIPTS=683) |
| Course Mode | : | Physical / Face-to-face @ PBS, UPM Serdang |
| Delivery | : | Weekends | 3 hours 45 minutes per session | 8 sessions | 30 contact hours |
| Credit Hours | : | 3 credit hours |
| Intakes | : | January | May | September |
| Fee | : | RM800.00 (Without credit transfer) |
| RM2,100.00 (With credit transfer) | ||
| Eligibility for MBA Credit Transfer | : | Yes, subject to fulfiling MBA entry requirements |
Course Content
| Topic | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TOPIC 1 | Introduction to the field of OB |
| TOPIC 2 | Individual Behavior and Processes |
| TOPIC 3 | Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organisation |
| TOPIC 4 | Foundations of Employee Motivation |
| TOPIC 5 | Team Dynamics |
| TOPIC 6 | Communications |
| TOPIC 7 | Organisational Power, Politics and Conflict |
| TOPIC 8 | Organisational Systems and Processes |
| TOPIC 9 | Decision Making and Creativity |
| TOPIC 10 | Current Challenges Issues in OB |
