Course coordinator
Dr Marissa Edwards
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
Introduction to organisational behaviour, developing understanding of employee personalities and attitudes, motivation and leadership, power, group dynamics and culture on employee attitudes and behaviour.
This introductory course is designed to introduce you to some of the core theories and concepts in the study of Organisational Behaviour. The course will cover historical theories and concepts as well as those most recent developments applicable to contemporary organisations. Seminars and tutorials will include case studies, role plays, videos, team-building activities, and small group discussion designed to facilitate collaboration and critical discussion. The assessment items in this course are designed to help you to develop a high level of communication and critical thinking skills, as well as experience working in a diverse team.
As an introduction to Organisational Behaviour, no prior knowledge is assumed. However, it is expected that you will read all required course materials as part of your engagement with the course, and also read selected materials thoughtfully and critically.
The study load expected for a #2 course at the University of Queensland is 8-10 hours per week on average throughout the full semester. This involves attendance at seminars and tutorials as well as independent study (e.g., completing readings, working on assessment tasks, completing online modules, attending team meetings, etc.).
A substantial component of this course involves working in groups in weekly seminars and working with your workshop team in weekly tutorials, and these activities are directly linked to assessment tasks. If you cannot commit to weekly attendance at seminars and tutorials, you should not undertake this course.
A large component of the course involves your ability and willingness to work as a member of a team. Indeed, many of the assessment tasks will involve teamwork, and in turn analysing how your team functioned throughout the semester. It is essential that you join a team in your tutorials early in the semester and attend all subsequent tutorials to engage with your team members and complete team activities on a weekly basis. If you do not join a team in the first two tutorials and do not have a valid reason for your absence (accompanied by relevant documentation e.g., a medical certificate), you will receive zero for the relevant assessment tasks.
Any goal-directed organisation expects professional behaviour from its managers and employees. This course is similar to a goal-directed organisation, in that you are participating in a large course that requires a great deal of logistical support and coordination. For the organisation to succeed and achieve the desired outcomes, your cooperation is essential. As course coordinators and staff, we are attempting to run this course professionally and provide for your learning enjoyment. In response, we are expecting a professional approach from students in regard to module, seminar and tutorial participation.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MGTS7601
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Marissa Edwards
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full Name
- Student ID
- Course Code
Aims and outcomes
The aim of MGTS1601 is to introduce you to the field of Organisational Behaviour as a whole, and to highlight some of the key concepts, theories, and empirical findings relevant to organisations today, with a particular focus on effective teamwork. For many of you, this course may be different to any that you may have encountered to date, and you may need to accommodate some new ways of learning. The key is to develop a better understanding of human behaviour in organisational settings. To achieve this, it will be necessary for you to consciously experience some of the important concepts, rather than just sit back and try to absorb them passively. This will be accomplished through participation in workshops, activities and case studies in tutorials, and active involvement in seminars and online modules where possible. Participation in these aspects of the course is critical if you wish to benefit fully from this course.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate understanding of organisational behaviour as a field of study, including key theories, models, and concepts.
LO2.
Apply relevant organisational behaviour theories to solve contemporary work challenges and problems.
LO3.
Design and carry out an experientially-based group workshop exploring key organisational behaviour topics and problems relevant to managers today.
LO4.
Analyse personal strengths and weaknesses within the context of a team.
LO5.
Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a team and implications for team outcomes and propose solutions.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Online Quiz
|
20% |
Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 8/08/2024 - 13/08/2024 Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 29/08/2024 - 3/09/2024 Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 19/09/2024 - 24/09/2024 Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 17/10/2024 - 22/10/2024
Quiz Topic Information Week 3 quiz will be on Personality and Individual Differences Week 6 quiz will be on Emotions and Stress Week 9 quiz will be on Motivation at Work Week 12 quiz will be on Organisational Culture |
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Team Workshop
|
20% |
in tutorial Week 7, in tutorial Week 8, in tutorial Week 9, |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Team Evaluation Report | 40% |
4/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Reflection | Course Reflection | 20% |
4/11/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Online Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 8/08/2024 - 13/08/2024
Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 29/08/2024 - 3/09/2024
Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 19/09/2024 - 24/09/2024
Opens at 2pm and closes at 2pm 17/10/2024 - 22/10/2024
Quiz Topic Information
Week 3 quiz will be on Personality and Individual Differences
Week 6 quiz will be on Emotions and Stress
Week 9 quiz will be on Motivation at Work
Week 12 quiz will be on Organisational Culture
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Four online quizzes will assess learning about specific topics throughout the semester.
Each of the four quizzes has 10 questions and is worth 5% of your final grade.
Scheduling and Content
Once started, the quiz will last for 12 minutes and then close automatically.
The quiz questions for each topic are based on both the study module and seminar content; each is an open-book quiz. The questions are randomly drawn from a comprehensive test bank so each individual quiz will be different. It is expected that students will study for each quiz ahead of time.
Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The assessment in this course has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. When completing assessment tasks, you should be aware of the following:
- Students must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance, including any AI writing tools.
- A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
- You should ensure that you keep drafts of your written work to demonstrate your progress over time.
- Students must not use AI tools to substantially rewrite or rephrase their written work. This includes the use of AI translation tools and grammar tools. Extensive use of these tools may constitute Student Misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please note that all online submissions and quizzes have fixed due dates/times. If you have a valid reason for missing a quiz, you can submit documentation (e.g., medical certificate) for an extension to MGTS1601@business.uq.edu.au and we will notify you if it is approved. Requests for quiz extensions must be submitted within one week of the quiz opening time.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Team Workshop
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
in tutorial Week 7,
in tutorial Week 8,
in tutorial Week 9,
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Workshops will be conducted in tutorials between Weeks 7, 8 and 9. Workshops are for approximately 30 minutes on selected topics. Topics will be provided following the Week 2 tutorial and supporting materials will be made available at Blackboard.
Please note that you MUST be a member of a workshop team in order to complete these assessment tasks. Preliminary allocation to workshop teams will take place in the first tutorial in Week 2 and teams will be finalised in Week 3. Students who do not attend tutorials in Week 2 or 3 and do not notify course staff by the end of Week 3 with an adequate reason for their absence with appropriate documentation will not be allocated to a team and will receive zero for these assessment tasks.
Peer Assessment: Buddycheck will be used to evaluate team members' individual contribution to the assessment task. If team members indicate that the other members generally contributed equally, all team members will receive the same mark. If team members indicate that one or more team members contributed less than others, these students' marks will be adjusted to reflect their average peer-rated percentage contribution to the workshop.
Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The assessment in this course has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. When completing assessment tasks, you should be aware of the following:
- Students must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance, including any AI writing tools.
- A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
- You should ensure that you keep drafts of your written work to demonstrate your progress over time.
- Students must not use AI tools to substantially rewrite or rephrase their written work. This includes the use of AI translation tools and grammar tools. Extensive use of these tools may constitute Student Misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Each team will present their workshop in their tutorial. Also, one team member must upload a copy of the PowerPoint slides, Task Allocation Sheet and Reference List to Blackboard on or before their workshop presentation date, on behalf of the whole team. This material must be submitted to Blackboard or the workshop cannot be marked.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Team Evaluation Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
4/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
During the semester you will work in a workshop team to develop an interactive workshop to deliver in your MGTS1601 tutorial. In this report, you are required to write an evaluative report about the effectiveness of your team, and analyse the factors that most affected your team's effectiveness. Please see Blackboard for more information about this task.
You must use at least six peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2010 and 2024 in your report otherwise your mark will be restricted to 19/40. Please see Blackboard for more information about this task.
Word length: 2000 words (+/- 10%)
Please note that you MUST be a member of a workshop team in order to complete these assessment tasks. Preliminary allocation to workshop teams will take place in the first tutorial in Week 2 and teams will be finalised in Week 3. Students who do not attend tutorials in Week 2 or 3 and do not notify course staff by the end of Week 3 with an adequate reason for their absence with appropriate documentation will not be allocated to a team and will receive zero for these assessment tasks.
Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The assessment in this course has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. When completing assessment tasks, you should be aware of the following:
- Students must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance, including any AI writing tools.
- A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
- You should ensure that you keep drafts of your written work to demonstrate your progress over time.
- Students must not use AI tools to substantially rewrite or rephrase their written work. This includes the use of AI translation tools and grammar tools. Extensive use of these tools may constitute Student Misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Online via the Turnitin submission link at Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
4/11/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
In this reflective essay, you will be required to think about yourself as a person, your experiences throughout the semester and what you have learnt about yourself and how you work with others. Evidence from the academic literature will be required. Please see the marking criteria at Blackboard for more information.
Please note that you MUST attend the Week 12 and 13 tutorials and complete the required activities to pass this assessment task. Students who do not attend these tutorials and do not notify course staff with an adequate reason for their absence by the end of Week 13 can only receive a maximum of 9/20.
Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The assessment in this course has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. When completing assessment tasks, you should be aware of the following:
- Students must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance, including any AI writing tools.
- A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
- You should ensure that you keep drafts of your written work to demonstrate your progress over time.
- Students must not use AI tools to substantially rewrite or rephrase their written work. This includes the use of AI translation tools and grammar tools. Extensive use of these tools may constitute Student Misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Online via the Turnitin submission link at Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
Please select
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
O-week |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Introduction to OB Online study module Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 1 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Groups and Teams Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Introduction to OB Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Week 2 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Personality and Individual Differences Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Groups and Teams Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Introduction Your tutor will introduce the tutorial program and help students form preliminary workshop teams. Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L05 |
|
Week 3 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Attitudes at Work Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Personality and Individual Differences Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Tutor-Facilitated Workshop 1 You will participate in a tutor-facilitated workshop and complete activities in your workshop team. This tutorial is also the final opportunity to join a workshop team for assessment. Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
|
Week 4 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Assessment Modules Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Attitudes at Work Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Workshop Development Tutorial You will have the opportunity to develop your workshop in class and receive feedback from your tutor. Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
|
Week 5 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Emotions and Stress Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Assessment Task Discussion In this seminar we will discuss the major assessment tasks in the course, focusing on the Team Evaluation Report. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Tutor-Facilitated Workshop 2 You will participate in another tutor-facilitated workshop and complete activities in your workshop team. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 6 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Perception and Decision-Making Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Emotions and Stress Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Assessment Task Discussion Your tutor will provide important tips for the workshop and Team Evaluation Report assessment tasks. Your tutor will check in with Teams 1 and 2 Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Week 7 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Business Ethics Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Perception and Decision-Making Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Team Workshop Assessment This tutorial involves workshop assessment in class:
Your tutor will check in with Teams 3 and 4 Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Week 8 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Motivation at Work Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Business Ethics Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Team Workshop Assessment This tutorial involves workshop assessment in class:
Your tutor will check in with Teams 5 and 6 Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Week 9 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: No module Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Motivation at Work Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Team Workshop Assessment This tutorial involves workshop assessment in class:
Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
|
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Power and Political Behaviour Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Seminar: No seminar An additional consultation session will be held during the seminar time to answer questions about the Team Evaluation Report. Please see Blackboard for details. |
|
Tutorial |
Tutorial: Team Evaluation Report Consultation Your tutor will provide final tips for the Team Evaluation Report and answer student queries. Learning outcomes: L05 |
|
Week 11 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Organisational Culture Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Power and Political Behaviour Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Ethics at Work: Giving Voice to Values Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Week 12 |
Not Timetabled |
Study Module: Course Reflection Module Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Seminar |
Organisational Culture Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Tutorial |
Course Reflection Activities 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Week 13 |
Seminar |
Employability Guest Speaker Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Course Reflection Activities 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Additional learning activity information
P,lease note: If a tutorial is scheduled on a public holiday, classes may be rescheduled. Please see Blackboard for details.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.