Overview
Effective management of people is imperative for achieving organisational goals. This course provides the foundational knowledge required to understand employee behaviour in the workplace through evaluation of relevant theories and frameworks.
Topics progress from classical and contemporary management theories to individual behaviour, motivation, group dynamics, communication, leadership, conflict and organisational culture — all aimed at enabling students to apply appropriate managerial strategies for organisational benefit.
Who Should Attend
- Individuals seeking foundational knowledge in management and organisational behaviour
- Aspiring managers and business professionals wanting to understand workplace dynamics
What You Will Learn
- Define employees’ roles and responsibilities within an organisational framework
- Explain how internal and external environments affect employee behaviour
- Discuss appropriate organisational behaviour theories and models
- Apply motivation, leadership and communication frameworks to managerial practice
Course Structure / Modules
| Topic | Content |
|---|---|
| Topic 1 | Defining Organisational Behaviour |
| Topic 2 | Theories of Organisation and Management (1) — Classical Approach |
| Topic 3 | Theories of Organisation and Management (2) — Human Relations, Systems and Contingency |
| Topic 4 | Individual Behaviour at Work — Personality, Perception and Emotions |
| Topic 5 | Basic Motivation Concepts — Needs and Process Theories |
| Topic 6 | Motivation in Application — Delegation, Empowerment and Rewards |
| Topic 7 | Morale and Job Satisfaction |
| Topic 8 | Foundation of Group Behaviour |
| Topic 9 | Morale and Job Satisfaction (Applied) |
| Topic 10 | Communication in Organisations |
| Topic 11 | Leadership — Theories and Practice |
| Topic 12 | Conflict and Negotiation |
| Topic 13 | Organisational Structure and Design |
| Topic 14 | Organisational Culture |
Entry Requirements / Recommended Background
No formal prerequisites. Open to all Year 1 DiBA students.
Certification / What You Will Receive
Upon successful completion, students receive credit recognition of 3 Credit Hours towards the DiBA programme and a course completion record.
