People in Organization

Scholar Year: 2013/2014 - 1S

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

Courses

Docência - Horas Theoretical-practical : 3 Type Teacher Classes Hours Theoretical-practical Totals 1 3,00 António José Almeida   3,00 Maria Marques   3,00

Docência - Responsabilidades Teacher Responsability Maria Amélia André Marques Head

Teaching weeks:

15

Teaching language

English

Objetivos de aprendizagem

The aim of this subject is to understand people's behaviour in organizations. The specific aims are:
• to understand the mains factors that influence people's behaviour;
• to understand organizations and how different organizational settings influence people's behaviour.

Contents

1. Organizational structures and dynamics. In this chapter we aim to understand why and how organizations exist and survive by discussing the different aspects of organizations and their structural characteristics.

2. Motivation at work. In this chapter we discuss what leads people to engage in a specific action. We focus on the different theories of motivation and their implication for research and practice.

3. Leadership. In this chapter we discuss the different theories of leadership. We also discuss leadership as a managerial role and leader effectiveness.

4. Group dynamics. In this chapter we discuss the characteristics and the performance of groups. We also discuss power and politics within and between groups.

5. Organizational Culture. In this chapter we discuss the difference between organizational culture and climate and the way to manage culture. We also focus on the importance of socialization.

Teaching Procedures

The course is based on active pedagogical methods.

Evaluation Type

Frequency Attainment

Continuous Assessment consists of:

• Individual evaluation: students are required to summarize a scientific paper (3 pages) – 40%;
• Group evaluation: students are required to make an oral presentation about one of the topics in the syllabus: presentation (40%) and PowerPoint (20%).

Final Assessment – consists of written test (100%) about all the subjects in the syllabus.

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