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People in Organization
Ano letivo: 2018/2019 - 1S
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IMAS1013 |
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PO |
Cursos
| Nº de semanas letivas: |
15 |
Língua de Ensino
Inglês
Objetivos de aprendizagem (conhecimentos, aptidões e competências a desenvolver pelos estudantes)
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.
Conteúdos programáticos
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.
Demonstração da coerência dos conteúdos programáticos com os objetivos de aprendizagem da UC
The contents are coherent because they focus on the main themes necessary to undertand and discuss people's behavior in organization, as well as the undertanding of the different work ad organization settings.
Metodologias de ensino
The course is based on active learning and role playing.
Demonstração da coerência das metodologias de ensino com os objetivos de aprendizagem da UC
Active pedagogical methods are coherent with the aims to understand and discuss people's behavior in organizations, enhancing individual, cultural and national differences.
Bibliografia Principal
MITCHELL, T & LARSON, J. ;People in Organizations – An Introduction to Organizational Behavior, McGraw-Hill, 1987 |
BUCHANAN, David & HUCZYNSKI, Andrzej ;Organizational Behavior – An Introductory , Prentice Hall, 1997 |
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