Număr de credite: 6
Cod: AME1010
Predare: curs 2h, seminar 1h
Limba de predare: engleză
Tip: curs principal, semestrul 2, Masteratul Managementul Strategic al Resurselor Umane
Lectures
1. Introduction
2. Work in contemporary organizations: main features and tensions
3. Who produces knowledge about organizations and to what end?
4. Sources of diversity in organizations
5. Personality and identity in the workplace
6. Motivation in the workplace
7. The self in the workplace
8. Team and group dynamics
9. Conflict and power in organizations
10. Organizational misbehaviour
11. Technology and organizational life
12. Organizational culture
13. Organizational structure
14. Conclusions
Seminars
1. Introduction
2. Work in contemporary organizations: main features and tensions
3. Who produces knowledge about organizations and to what end?
4. Sources of diversity in organizations
5. Personality and identity in the workplace
6. Motivation in the workplace
7. The self in the workplace
8. Team and group dynamics
9. Conflict and power in organizations
10. Organizational misbehaviour
11. Technology and organizational life
12. Organizational culture
13. Organizational structure
14. Conclusions
Chapter 2 Work and the gig economy in Bratton, John, Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 1 in Bratton, John. Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 4. Class, gender, race and equality in Bratton, John. Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 13 in Volti, Rudi. An introduction to the sociology of work and occupations. Sage Publications, 2011.
Chapter 5. Personality and self-identity din Bratton, John. Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 7. Motivation din Bratton John. Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 6: The changing organisation and control of work din Watson, T. (2011). Sociology, work and organisation. Routledge. Pp: 152-180
Chapter 11 (“Group structure” ) Buchanan, D. A., & Huczynski, A. A. (2019). in Organizational behaviour. Pearson UK.
Chapter 17 Power, Politics and Conflict in Bratton, John. Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 14 in Barling, Julian and Cary L. Cooper, eds (2008). The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Behavior: Volume One: Micro Approaches. Vol. 1. Sage
Chapter 16 Organisational misbehaviour din Wilson, Fiona M. Organizational behaviour and gender. Routledge, 2017.
Chapter 12 Resistance mischief humour and the defence of self din Watson, T. (2011). Sociology, work and organisation. Routledge. Pp: 152-180
Chapter 11 Unruly subjects: Misbehaviour in the workplace din Edgell, S., Gottfried, H., & Granter, E. (Eds.). (2015). The SAGE handbook of the sociology of work and employment.
Chapter 3 Technnology din Buchanan, D. A., & Huczynski, A. A. (2019). Organizational behaviour. Pearson UK.
Recomandat
Chapter 12 Technology din Bratton, John. Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 4 Organisational culture din Buchanan, D. A., & Huczynski, A. A. (2019). in Organizational behaviour. Pearson UK.
Chapter 13 Culture din Bratton, John. Work and organizational behaviour. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
Chapter 15. Elements of structure din Buchanan, D. A., & Huczynski, A. A. (2019). in Organizational behaviour. Pearson UK.
Lectures: 50% Quiz
Seminars:
50% Either:
1) Oral presentation of an original case study + questions and answers
2) Written exam – analysis of a given case study by replying to 3 questions based on the conceptual tools developed throught the class
10% Physical presence and completion of on-site exercises
General objective of the course: The overarching goal of the "Organizational Behavior" MA class is to cultivate in students a profound mastery of the intricate dynamics that shape contemporary organizations. By exploring diverse facets such as workplace diversity, personality, motivation, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and technological influences, the class aims to develop students into adept analysts and practitioners. Through critical examination of sources producing organizational knowledge and the interplay between individual identity and organizational culture, the objective is to empower students with a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted dimensions of organizational behavior. Ultimately, the course aspires to instill in students the capacity to navigate and positively influence the complex and evolving landscape of organizational life.
Specific objective of the course: To equip students with a specialized skill set to identify, analyze, and strategically address conflicts within organizational settings. This objective focuses on developing practical conflict resolution skills, considering the various sources of conflict and power dynamics within teams and organizations.
Provide students with a focused exploration of the intersection between technology and organizational life. This objective aims to deepen their understanding of how technological advancements influence communication, collaboration, and overall dynamics within contemporary workplaces, fostering an informed approach to organizational behavior in the digital age.
To enable students to critically assess the interplay between organizational culture and structure. This objective aims to develop analytical skills for understanding how the values, norms, and beliefs embedded in organizational culture interact with the formal and informal aspects of organizational structure. Students will learn to identify congruence or incongruence between culture and structure, and propose strategies for enhancing organizational effectiveness through alignment
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