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Units WORK6001 Semester 2 2021 [Normal evening]

Unit of study_

WORK6001: Organisational Analysis and Behaviour

Overview

This unit introduces students to the behaviour of people when acting as members of an organisation. The aim of the unit is to provide an understanding of the processes and structures that influence organisational behaviour, by drawing on ideas from psychology, sociology, management and anthropology. Topics covered include: personality and the self; learning and socialisation; motivation and commitment; group behaviour and dynamics; organisational design and boundaries; organisational culture, change and leadership.

Details

Academic unit	Work and Organisational Studies
Unit code	WORK6001
Unit name	Organisational Analysis and Behaviour
Session, year ?	Semester 2, 2021
Attendance mode	Normal evening
Location	Remote
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Helena Nguyen, helena.nguyen@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Essay Report Written essay report	40%	Week 07 Due date: 24 Sep 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 08 Oct 2021	1800 words length (excluding references)
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Group assignment Group presentation and facilitation	30%	Weekly	30mins (presentation/facilitation)
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Participation	Participation Weekly	10%	Weekly	n/a
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Small test	Weekly quizzes weekly (10 quizzes, best 8 quiz scores)	20%	Weekly	10 quizzes
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Coordinator to provide details

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic honesty, academic dishonesty, and the resources available to all students.

The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to WORK6001 OAB	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Introduction to WORK6001 OAB	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Individual Attributes	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Individual Attributes	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Emotions & EI	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Emotions & EI	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Needs & Motivation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Needs & Motivation	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	Perceptions & Decision Making	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Perceptions & Decision Making	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	Group & Team Dynamics	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Group & Team Dynamics	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Diversity & Inclusion	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	READING WEEK	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 09	Diversity & Inclusion	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	Leadership, Power & Influence	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Leadership, Power & Influence	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	Work Design	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Work Design	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	Organisational Culture	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Organisational Culture	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Mentally Healthy Workplaces	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	Unit Review	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	Mentally Healthy Workplaces	Tutorial (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

–There is NO TEXTBOOK required for this unit

–All required readings can be accessed on Canvas link (‘Reading List’)

–The ‘Reading list’ document is also available under Modules

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University’s graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. apply individual-focused theories of organisational behaviour to workplace situations in order to improve behaviour and outcomes at the individual level
LO2. apply group-focused theories of organisational behaviour to workplace situations in order to improve behaviour and outcomes at the group level
LO3. apply organisation-focused theories of organisational behaviour to workplace situations in order to improve behaviour and outcomes at the organisation level.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Closing the loop

In response to student feedback, additional organisation case studies have been incorporated in the lecture material.

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