Comprehend the fundamental areas of behavioral sciences.
Analyze individual and group behavior.
Develop skills to enhance organizational performance.
Understand, control, and predict human behavior within organizations.
Reinforce theoretical knowledge through case studies.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
TBF231 Introduction to Business
Course Description
This course covers topics such as individual characteristics, behavior, and roles within organizations; group formation and behavior; learning and reinforcement theories; leadership approaches; decision-making methods for individuals and groups; power acquisition and usage; and interpersonal communication and conflict.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Course introduction and objectives
2nd Week
Introduction to organizational behavior
3rd Week
Individuals and personalities within organizations
4th Week
Individuals and personalities within organizations
5th Week
Attitudes and job satisfaction
6th Week
Foundations of individual differences: biographical characteristics, abilities, and learning
7th Week
Basic motivation theories and applications
8th Week
Midterm exam
9th Week
Case study
10th Week
Groups and group processes in organizations
11th Week
Groups and group processes in organizations
12th Week
Leadership in organizations and theories
13th Week
Leadership in organizations and theories
14th Week
Organizational culture
Recommended or Required Reading
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2022). Organizational behavior (19th ed.). Pearson.
Steres, R. M., & Black, J. S. (2011). Organizational behavior (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Quiz
1
10
Attendance
1
5
Presentation of Case Study
1
15
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
