Course - Organizational Behavior and Leadership - BSOL2200
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
This course aims to introduce students to the fields of organizational behavior (OB) and leadership, and their essential roles in organizations. People make the place, it is often said. The course will cover a variety of topics related to organizational behavior and leadership, structured around individual and group levels of analysis. Topics will include individual behavior, personality and values, group/team dynamics, leadership styles, emotions, attitudes and stress in the workplace, and other related themes. In all, this course will provide an overview of how leaders and their followers interact in and around today’s complex and agile organizations.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define the concepts of organizational behavior (OB) and leadership
- Explain the importance of OB and leadership in and around organizations
- Recognize the reasons for the behavior of individuals in the workplace
- Understand the required leadership behaviors and skills needed for effective leadership in organizations
Skills
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Develop critical thinking abilities from relevant discussions on topics related to OB and leadership
- Demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal capabilities
- Improve self-awareness and empathy toward other individuals
- Solve problems and make effective decisions in key organizational circumstances
- Communicate clearly and manage time and deadlines effectively
- Produce and deliver professional leadership presentations
General competence
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and select credible sources of information on OB and leadership topics
- Write, present and report logical group analyses of different OB and leadership topics
- Justify the arguments presented
- Formulate relevant conclusions and synthesize viable recommendations for leadership practice
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures
- Team/Group reflections
- Group presentations
- Classroom discussions on a variety of OB and leadership-related topics
Further on evaluation
The mandatory student activity consists of students participating in weekly group presentations throughout the semester. Each group will give a short oral presentation to the class, based on their reading of the course material for that week, supported with real-world business examples, key lessons learned, and questions for general class discussion, and submit their presentation.
The assessment of the coursework consists of two components:
- Assignment 1 - Group project consisting of a group analysis of a selected OBL problem, submitted in a poster format (50%) and
- Assignment 2 - Group term paper (report) (50%)
Note: Both assignments should be written in English and submitted as a group. It is not possible to write the assignments alone. Group size: minimum 2 students, and maximum 3 students per group. The students should complete both assignments with the same group members.
In case of a re-sit exam or the final exam when the course is no longer being taught, the exam may be changed to an oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Business Administration (BØAT)
Economics (BSØK)
Economics (MSØK/5)
Economics and Business Administration (MSIVØK5)
Recommended previous knowledge
A basic general knowledge of how organizations work and how people are managed would be useful.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Will be stated at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| ORG2200 | 7.5 sp | Spring 2013 |
| PSY2019 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration