21875 Organisational Behaviour in Practice

The subject begins with an overview of organisational behaviour and leadership knowledge and discusses the main sources of leadership wisdom that underpin organisational behaviour practices, from the economic rational through to notions of spiritual leadership. Students learn how to develop and apply knowledge gained through research and theory to organisational practice in order to improve business performance beyond simple financial measures. Thus principles of ethics and social responsibility, as well as sustainability, are important features of the subject that underlie the teaching philosophy. The following topics are covered: introduction to organisational behaviour and leadership; philosophy of leadership wisdom; sources of knowledge and action in organisational behaviour in practice; leadership models and styles; self leadership and coaching; management, motivation and performance; managing conflict and crisis; the individual and performance in organisations – individual differences, personality, learning, self-knowledge, equity and diversity, and values as drivers of organisational performance; leadership and ethics in a global economy; the group – group dynamics, group problem-solving and decision-making; communication - emotions at work, conflict, aggression and bullying; and promoting and managing creativity and innovation.