Organisational Behaviour

Presentation

CU in the area of Management, which aims to address basic human behaviour issues. It is essential for anyone who will work in the area of Human Resources Management. The approach is practical, which is favorable to the work context.

Programme

Human Resources Management and Development

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULP619-6587

Recommended complementary curricular units

None in particular.

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1. Historical evolution and nature of Organizational Behavior - Key moments in the history of management and the emergence of Organizational Behaviour and its contribution to the management

2. The Individual and the Organizational Behavior - The relationship between human nature and Organizational Behavior

2.1. Emotional Intelligence and IQ

2.2. Occupational stress

3. The organization and the Organizational Behavior

3.1. Organizational Culture

3.2. Organizational Citizenship Behavior

3.3. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Objectives

1. Understand how Organizational Behavior emerged and what is its contribution to the management

2. Analyze the Individual within Organizations

2.1. Understand the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) within organizations and distinguish between IQ and EQ / IE

2.2. Understand what coupacional stress is, its antecedents and consequences

3. Analyze organizational factors that characterize the Organizational Behavior

3.1. Analyze the importance of the study of organizational culture and distinguish between organizational culture and climate

3.2. Analyze organizational citizenship behaviors and understand its importance in organizational effectiveness

3.3. Identify ethical and socially responsible behavior within organizations and understand their importance

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Frequency 1 (25%) 

Frequency 2 (25%) 

Case study (in group) (20% = 30% oral + 70% written) 

Group work - for delivery and presentation / defense (10% = 30% oral + 70% written) 

Participation throughout the classes (20%)

Or:

Resit Exam (100%) 

References

Cunha, M. P. et all (2016), Manual de Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão (8ª ed.), Lisboa: RH Editora.

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