BBA111
Organisational Behaviour
Unit Outline
Semester 1, 2012
Table of Contents
General Information
1. Statement of Purpose
3
2. Administrative Details
3
3. Pre- and Co-requisites
3
4. Student Workload
3
5. Mode of Delivery
3
6. Specialist Facilities or Resource Requirements
4
7. Attendance
4
Academic Details
8. Student Learning Outcomes
4
9. Graduate Capabilities
5
10. Vocational Outcomes
5
11. Unit Content
6
12. Student Assessment
7
13. Grades
8
14. Academic Honesty
8
15. Prescribed and Recommended Readings
9
16. SIBT Policies and Procedures
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General Information
1. Statement of Purpose
The course aims to provide current and future leaders with a basic knowledge and the preliminary
skills to improve organisational performance by changing individual and group behaviour. The unit
provides an overview of major topics in organisational behaviour, including individual differences
and motivation, group and team dynamics, organisational structure, leadership, power, decisionmaking, communication, conflict and culture.
2. Administrative Details
BBA111 counts as a core towards the Diploma of Computing (Computer Science stream, e-Business
Multimedia and e-Business Technology stream) and towards the Advanced Diploma of Computing
(e-Business Multimedia and e-Business Technology stream). It may be an elective for other
courses.
BBA111 is worth 3 credit points (CP) and has a duration of 1 semester. Total credit points for the
Diploma course is 24 credit points, for Advanced Diploma Course is 36 credit points, and for
Associate Degree is 48 credit points.
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Allan Bull
Phone: 9850 8108
email: abull@psy.mq.edu.au
Mrs Judy French
Phone: 9686 7117
(Unit Supervisor)
email: frenchjudy@optusnet.com.au
Kristin Khoo
Phone: 9769 1071
email: kristin_khoo@hotmail.com
Please contact BBA111 staff using their office e-mails; do not use the SIBT
Portal.
3. Pre- and Co-requisites
None.
4. Student Workload
The following list is an estimate of the workload in hours per week expected for a student
undertaking BBA111.
a. number of timetabled contact hours per week:
3 hours
b. numbers of hours personal study and self-directed learning per week:
reading textbook chapter
2 hours
chapter summaries
2 hours
critical thinking questions at chapter end
2 hours
activities around chapter content
1 hour
preparation for tutorials/reading case studies
1 hour
c. preparation for tutorial group presentation:
1 hour
Total students workload per week:
12 hours
5. Mode of Delivery
Mode of delivery is face-to-face. There is a two-hour lecture each week during the 13 week
semester, followed by a 1 hour tutorial session. Attendance at, and participation in, the tutorial
program is assessed and accounts for 5% of the course assessment. Your tutor will keep a class
roll for the purpose of assessing your attendance and participation.
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Each week’s lecture materials should be available via the course website on the SIBT Portal. Prior
to each lecture you are expected to read the assigned textbook chapters, lecture notes and any
other assigned readings.
6. Specialist Facilities or Resource Requirements
No specialist skills or knowledge are required to study the unit.
7. Attendance
SIBT requires all students to attend at least 80% of the scheduled course contact hours each
semester for the following reasons:

Attendance is the most important element to help students achieve satisfactory academic
progress; that is, passing at least 50% of enrolled units each semester.

Students may not be able to apply for special consideration or deferred examinations, lodge an
application for a grade review or be eligible to sit the final examinations if they have not met
the 80% attendance requirement.
Attendance is recorded electronically through the SIBT Portal during each class. A student is not
permitted to 'swap' classes or to attend a class other than the one in which they are enrolled
without prior permission. Students are required to attend all lectures tutorials and practicals at the
times shown on their timetable. This means arriving on time, including returning from breaks on
time and staying for the duration of the lecture, tutorial or practical. If students arrive late to class
they will be asked to wait until the lecturer admits them to the room.
For more information refer to SIBT’s Attendance Policy on the Portal.
Academic Details
8. Student Learning Outcomes
Success in this subject is achieved by studying consistently and asking relevant questions at every
stage of the course. Often students face unnecessary difficulties because they are unwilling to ask
questions. You are strongly encouraged to analyse problems and issues to enhance your learning.
The following points are your responsibility:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Speak to your lecturer or tutor if you are facing any difficulties with the subject.
Attend all lectures and tutorials.
Read relevant chapters before lectures.
Actively participate in tutorials (ask questions, analyse issues etc.).
Strive to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in all aspects of the subject.
Bring your textbook to all lectures and tutorials.
The major objectives of this course are to introduce you to:
(i) the key concepts, research techniques and findings in the study of organisational behaviour.
(ii) current organisational behaviour issues in the workplace and the ways in which theory and
research are being applied to increase individual and organisational effectiveness.
The course also aims to foster the development of a critical and creative approach to the application
of organisational behaviour knowledge to the workplace and to integrate this into mainstream
business analysis.
Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to provide up-to-date and interesting learning experiences for students. The
course has been design to deliver content at three levels: 1) content to meet basic course
requirements aligned closely with intended content in the mid-term and final exams, 2) generic
skills training such as teamwork, presentation preparation and participation and 3) advanced nonVersion 3.1
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core course content for those students wishing to advance their knowledge and skills beyond the
minimal requirements of the course.
After successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Understand concepts and theories of organisational behaviour.
Understanding research methods.
Apply research methods to organisational behaviour outcomes.
Participate in teamwork though the preparation and delivery of a professional presentation.
Understand problem-solving and decision making in organisational settings.
Apply creative thinking analysis skills.
Report writing.
Tutorial program
There are two major goals of the tutorial program:
a.
b.
To provide a forum for discussion and clarification of the key issues introduced in the lectures.
To provide an opportunity for students to work together in a team environment and for
individual students to practice the art of public presentation. At various times throughout the
tutorial program, students will have responsibility for leading discussions or giving a
presentation on key issues raised during the course.
9. Graduate Capabilities
Macquarie University and SIBT expects all its graduates to possess a range of capabilities, in
addition to a good knowledge of their subject area(s).
These include:
a. the basic skills of literacy, numeracy and information technology;
b. a range of analytical, critical and creative thinking skills;
c. interpersonal communication skills, especially cross-cultural communication, and the
ability to work collaboratively;
d. problem-solving skills that allow one to apply and adapt abstract knowledge to real
world situations; and
e. self-awareness skills, including the capacity for self-management and effective
leadership.
In this unit, we will focus on analytical, critical and creative thinking skills, problem solving skills,
interpersonal communication skills, particularly cross-cultural communication, the ability to work
collaboratively, and skills to adapt abstract knowledge to real-world situations. These skills will be
acquired as you carry out various aspects of the course.
10. Vocational Outcomes
The unit in organisational behaviour is designed to develop student awareness of current
organisational behaviour issues in the workplace and the ways in which theory and research are
being applied at both the individual and the organisational level to improve effectiveness and
productivity. The unit has particular relevance for those working in the field of business
administration and human resources.
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11. Unit Content
Week
Lecture
Tutorial
Lecturer
1) Week of Monday
27/2/12
(Ch 1) Introduction to
Organisational Behaviour Overview of course and
requirements.
Tutorial Presentation Group
Formation and Bonding
AB
2) Week of Monday
5/3/12
(Ch 2) Individual behaviour,
personality & values
Personality Game (DISC)
JF
3) Week of Monday
12/3/12
(Ch5) Foundations of
employee motivation
AB
4) Week of Monday
19/3/12
(Ch 6) Applied performance
practices
- Class Quiz (Chapters 1
and 2) 30 multiple choice
Questions.
- The Scientific Method
NOTE: ONE
EXTENDED TUT
Presentation set 1; (The
Regency Grand Hotel, p.
290)
5) Week of Monday
26/3/12
(Ch 9) Communications in
teams & organisations
Presentation set 2; (Going
to the X-Stream, p. 601)
JF
6) Week of Monday
2/4/12
(Ch 3) Perception & learning in
organisations
JF
7) Week of Monday
9/4/12
(Ch 4) Workplace emotions,
attitudes & stress
Discussion of scientific report
survey results; introduction to
basic statistics. NOTE: ONE
EXTENDED TUT
Presentation set 3;
(Transact Insurance
Corporation, p. 611)
8) Week of Monday
16/4/12
(Ch 12) Leadership in
organisational settings
AB
9) Week of Monday
23/4/12
(Ch 8) Team dynamics
Mid-term TEST (Chapters 3,
5, 6, and 9) 60 Multiple
choice question). NOTE:
ONE EXTENDED TUT
Presentation set 4; (A MIR
Kiss?, p. 615)
10) Week of
Monday 30/4/12
(Ch 10) Power & influence in
the workplace
Scientific report assessment
exercise; in tutorial, worth
20% of total course mark.
NOTE: ONE EXTENDED TUT
JF
11 Week of
Monday 7/5/12
(Ch 11) Conflict & negotiations
in the workplace
Presentation set 5;
(Ghengdu Bus Group, p.
619)
JF
12) Week of
Monday 14/5/12
(Ch 7) Decision making &
creativity
Presentation set 6; (Talent
Development and Capability
in Sunny Optical, p. 633)
JF
13) Week of
Monday 21/5/12
(Ch 14) Organisational culture
(Ch 15) Organisational change
Revision
NOTE: ONE EXTENDED TUT
AB
AB
JF
JF
Final exam (Chapters 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15) 64 multiple choice questions and 2
short essay questions chosen from 4 options
.
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12. Student Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Date
Weighting
Learning
Outcome
Assessed
Graduate
Capabilities
Tutorial attendance and
participation
All Tutorials
5%
2, 3, 4 & 5
c&d
Multiple choice quiz
(30 questions, Chapters 1,2)
Tutorial presentation
Week 3
8%
1, 2, & 4
b&d
Weeks: 4, 5, 7,
10, 11 & 12
15%
4&5
b, c & e
Scientific Method Survey and
Project
Multiple choice ‘mid term exam’,
during tutorial. (60 multiple
choice questions, Chapters
3,5,6,9)
Week 9
20%
2, 3 & 7
b&d
Week 8
16%
1, 2 & 6
b&d
Two-hour ‘final exam’ (Chapters
4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15).
64 multiple choice questions
(worth 18%) and 2 short essay
questions chosen from 4 options
(1-2 pages of standard
handwriting each worth 9%).
Exam Period
36%
1, 2 & 6
b&d
Tutorial Presentations
You will be allotted a date for giving a group presentation on a set case study. Plan your group’s
presentation to take about 30 minutes with time for class discussion. You will be marked on: 1)
content (answering the questions, presenting appropriate background material such as theory,
definitions, etc); 2) materials (PowerPoint, overheads, videos, etc); 3) style of presentation (e.g.
verbal style, role plays, engaging with audience); and 4) how well you were able to generate group
discussion. You will also be required to give an individual peer review of your team members to be
handed in on the day of your presentation. Failure to hand this in will mean that you receive no
marks for your presentation.
Missing lectures and tutorials
If you miss a lecture or tutorial, particularly when vital information is dealt with in relation to your
tutorial presentation, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed. All lecturers on the
course are contactable on the e-mail addresses given on page one of this Unit Outline.
Application for special consideration, extensions or deferred exams must be made to SIBT staff. For
such instances you should refer to SIBT’s Special Consideration policy.
Scientific Method Project
Students will be required to write up the results/discussion for a project illustrating the scientific
method. Summaries of collected data will be made available to students in week 6. They will be
required to write a short report following their analysis of the results and their research of other
studies in the area.
The report, due in week 9 (under exam conditions) will be worth 20% of the
total course assessment.
Special Consideration
SIBT recognises that a student’s performance in assessment tasks or examinations may be
affected by compassionate or compelling circumstances. Special Consideration Policy allows for
reasonable adjustment to the standard assessment requirements and ensures equitable
assessment for all students.
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For more information please refer to SIBT’s Special Consideration Policy.
13. Grades
All final grades at SIBT are determined and moderated by a grading committee and are not the
sole responsibility of the Unit Supervisor.
Standard Numerical Grade (SNG)
Macquarie University’s Academic Senate has a set of guidelines on the distribution of grades across
the range from fail to high distinction. Your final result will include the grade plus a Standardised
Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not a summation of the individual assessment components.
Letter Grade
SNG*
Performance Criteria
High Distinction (HD)
85-100
denotes performance which meets all unit objectives
in such an exceptional way and with such marked
excellence that it deserves the highest level of
recognition.
Distinction
75-84
denotes performance which clearly deserves a very
high level of recognition as an excellent achievement
in the unit.
Credit
65-74
denotes performance which is substantially better
than would normally be expected of competent
students in the unit.
Pass
50-64
denotes performance which satisfies unit objectives.
Fail
0-49
denotes that a candidate has failed to complete a unit
satisfactorily.
Special Consideration
SIBT recognises that a student’s performance in assessment tasks or examinations may be
affected by compassionate or compelling circumstances. Special Consideration Policy allows for
reasonable adjustment to the standard assessment requirements and ensures equitable
assessment for all students.
For more information please refer to SIBT’s Special Consideration Policy.
14. Academic Honesty
SIBT students are expected to read and comply with the SIBT Academic Honesty Policy and the
SIBT Code of Conduct. These can both be found in the Policy Library on the SIBT website. This
means that:

all academic work claimed as original is the work of the author making the claim

all academic collaborations are acknowledged

academic work is not falsified in any way

when the ideas of others are used, these ideas are acknowledged appropriately
Examples of dishonest academic behaviours are:
Plagiarism: Plagiarism means using the work or ideas of another person and presenting this as
your own without clear acknowledgement of the source of the work or ideas. This includes, but is
not limited to, any of the following acts:
a) copying out part(s) of any document or audio-visual material or computer code or website
content without indicating their origins
b) using or extracting another person's concepts, results, or conclusions without
acknowledgement
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c) summarising another person's work without acknowledgement
d) submitting substantially the same final version of any material as another student in an
assignment
e) use of others (paid or otherwise) to conceive, research or write material submitted for
assessment
f) submitting the same or substantially the same piece of work for two different tasks (selfplagiarism).
Deception: includes, but is not limited to, false indication of group contribution, false indication of
assignment submission, collusion, submission of a work previously submitted, presenting
collaborative work as one’s own without acknowledging others’ contributions, cheating in an
examination or using others to write material for examination.
Penalties apply for plagiarism and deception.
For more information refer to SIBT’s Academic Honesty Policy and the SIBT Code of Conduct on the
Portal: http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au/index.php/policy-library.html
15. Prescribed and Recommended Readings
There is a prescribed text, which should be purchased:
McShane, S. and Travaglione, T., Organisational Behaviour on the Pacific Rim, (3rd Edtn),
Australia, McGraw-Hill.2010.
From time-to-time during the course you will be advised to source some recommended readings.
16. SIBT Policies and Procedures
For details on SIBT’s Policies and Procedures please refer to the SIBT Student Portal:
http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au/index.php/policy-library.html
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