Organizational Behavior

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

As an introductory course, the teaching method adopted will alternate between the theoretical exposition and the discussion of real/realistic case studies, in order to clearly articulate theoretical knowledge with practice. It is intended to stimulate the active participation of students, encouraging the search for practical examples that illustrate the topics under analysis. The active participation of students in discussions is encouraged and valued.

Learning Outcomes

1. Management, organizational behaviour and the future of work (ILO of CU 4)

2. Motivation and job satisfaction (ILOs of CU 1 and 3)

3. Emotions and emotional intelligence (ILOs of CU 1 and 3)

4. Decision making processes (ILOs of CU 1 and 3)

5. Work teams (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

6. Communication (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

7. Power and leadership (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

8. Conflicts and negotiation (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

9. Justice and organizational citizenship behaviours (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

10. Organizational culture (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

11. Organizational change (ILOs of CU 2 and 3).

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Management, organizational behaviour and the future of work (ILO of CU 4)

2. Motivation and job satisfaction (ILOs of CU 1 and 3)

3. Emotions and emotional intelligence (ILOs of CU 1 and 3)

4. Decision making processes (ILOs of CU 1 and 3)

5. Work teams (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

6. Communication (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

7. Power and leadership (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

8. Conflicts and negotiation (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

9. Justice and organizational citizenship behaviours (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

10. Organizational culture (ILOs of CU 2 and 3)

11. Organizational change (ILOs of CU 2 and 3.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Periodic or by final exam as given in the course information: 100.0%

Bibliography

Cunha, M. P., Rego, A., Cunha, R. C. & Cabral-Cardoso, C. (2016). Manual de Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão. RH Editora.

Caetano, A., Neves, J. & Ferreira, J.M.C. (Coord.) (2020). Manual de Psicossociologia das Organizações. Edições Sílabo.

McShane, S. L., & Glinow, M. A. (2021). Organizational Behavior: Emerging Knowledge. Global Reality. McGraw Hill.

Griffin, R. W. & Moorhead, G. (2020). Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations (13th edition). South-Western Pub.

Robbins, S. & Judge, T. (2023). Organizational Behavior (19th edition). Pearson.