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Organisational Behaviour
BUSM069
2024-25 Module Outline
Semester B

Dr Katarina Zajacova (Module Convenor) – [email protected]

Dr Asad Khan – [email protected]

To contact the SBM Postgraduate team, please email: [email protected] (for any administrative, timetable etc queries)

Drop in office hour with the module convenor:

Katarina: By arrangement in Bancroft Building or via zoom/teams for Katarina. Please email me [email protected] if you would like an appointment.

This module will provide an in-depth understanding of the broad range of theory, research, and practice in organisational behaviour for the adoption of appropriate policies and leadership styles. This will include understanding individual differences, motivational factors, group dynamics, patterns and negotiation practices which can mediate the functioning of an organisation. The module will analyse a range of case studies to illuminate the different work patterns, practices and behaviour both at individual, group and organisational levels. Students will gain an awareness and knowledge of contemporary issues and approaches to organisational change and development facing organisations. Beyond providing theoretical frameworks, the module will augment skills to prepare students for the work place through communication and team management skills, and through analytical and critical thinking skills.

3. What to expect from the classes and the module content? 

This module is taught in 3-hour weekly classes which will usually start with a lecture component followed by a seminar-style discussion. The sessions are timetabled for Mondays 11:00-14:00 in G.O. Jones:LG1. Please note that unusually, the semester starts on Wednesday (22 January), which means that we do not have a live session in week 1. Week 1 – Introduction to the module and to the assessment will be pre-recorded and you can watch it in your own time.

Some of you will already have some prior knowledge in organisational behaviour while the majority will be joining us from different subject areas with no prior knowledge. In this MSc level course, we will therefore aim to review basic as well as advanced theories, while also offering opportunities for more in-depth discussion and, importantly, the critical and evidence based application of theory in practice. We will work with seminal as well as contemporary research and you are asked to prepare the key readings each week. You will also be asked to prepare cases and discussion questions.

You are encouraged to combine theory, empirical research as well as practical examples in your essays.

Essay formatting guidelines

Please reference throughout and provide a full reference list at the end according to the Harvard referencing system.

The following forms the basis for assessing essay at SBM. It is advised that you consider the components carefully and keep them in mind your planning and writing your assignments.

We will work with the below rubric in marking in this module.

For BUSM069, you are asked to use the Harvard system of referencing in text as well as to produce your reference list at the end of your essay. Please make sure to prepare your reference list in alphabetical order.

Further information on how to cite and prepare your reference list according to the Harvard system can be found here http://goo.gl/PVRkU7

You may find it useful to use a reference manager. These are apps or websites where you can collate all your readings and which will help you to produce a reference list according to the guidelines set in this module.

Plagiarism is taken very seriously at QMUL and you should consult the student’s handbook if you are unsure of what counts as plagiarism. If you are unsure about how to reference, please consult the above listed guides or visit the library.

If plagiarism is suspected, an investigation will be launched and a record kept on file.

5. Topics overview