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| Semester | spring semester 2020 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Michael Beckmann (michael.beckmann@unibas.ch)
Elisa Gerten (elisa.gerten@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Organizational behavior (OB) studies three determinants of behavior in organizations: Individuals, groups, and structure. Its goal is to understand and predict human behavior in organizations in order to make organizations work more effectively. Building on the assumption that behavior in organizations is inherently linked to leadership, this course aims to unite both concepts. OBL is discussed in the lecture at the individual level (e.g., in relation to personality, skills, values and attitudes, emotions, perception, motivation, and performance), at the group level (e.g., relationships and power), and at the organization level (e.g., structure, culture and change) . Leadership is themed in terms of strategic and intercultural leadership, leadership styles, leadership in teams or leadership during change processes. At each level, a strong theoretical focus is set to create a comparison between early theoretical approaches and contemporary concepts. Furthermore, a set of case studies and recent research results are treated in class. You will receive for each topic covered in class a link leading you to a digital quiz. The digital quizzes allow you to check if the content of the course has been understood. Moreover, they help you to prepare for the exam. In the introduction lecture, we will endow you with all necessary information on the digital quizzes. The digital quizzes are not mandatory. |
| Learning objectives | Upon successful completion of this course, students will have knowledge of the major areas of organizational behavior and leadership. They will be able to apply concepts of OBL in the workplace. |
| Bibliography | Robbins & Judge (2018). Essentials of Organizational Behavior 14th Edition. Pearson. Additional readings will be assigned in the course of the class. |
| Weblink | Weblink to ADAM |
| Course application | Please enrol in MOnA. Enrolment = Registration for the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Specialization Module: Labor Economics, Human Resources and Organization (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | end-of-semester examination |
| Assessment details | Grading will be based on a written exam (60 minutes) that takes place at the end of the spring term. You have to answer three of four questions in essay form. For each question, you can achieve max. 20 points. digital exam: 10.06.20; 12:30-13:30. You can still withdraw from the examination by submitting a completed, signed form to our office from 17.03.20 until 27.03.20 / 12:00 o’clock. Withdrawals sent by email will not be accepted. You will find the examination withdrawal form on the Homepage of the Student Dean’s Office. Prior to 16.03.20, please only use MONA for withdrawing. The exam rooms will be published up to 20.05.20. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration: course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |