Posted: March 26th, 2021

BMA547 Economics ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
Business & Economics (TSBE) (School)
College of Business and Economics (College)
BMA547
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
12.50 Credit points
Semester 1, 2021
Unit Outline
Unit Coordinator
Dr. James Mbiru
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CONTACT DETAILS
Unit coordinator

Unit coordinator and lecturer: James Mbiru
Campus: Hobart
Email: [email protected]
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CONTENTS
WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT? 5
UNIT DESCRIPTION 5
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES 5
GRADUATE QUALITY STATEMENT 6
ALTERATIONS TO THE UNIT AS A RESULT OF STUDENT FEEDBACK 6
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE &/OR SKILLS 6
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? 7
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 7
ASSESSMENT DETAILS 7
HOW YOUR FINAL RESULT IS DETERMINED 11
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS 11
ACADEMIC REFERENCING 12
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT 14
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR 15
WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE? 16
MYLO 16
RESOURCES 16
ACTIVITIES 19
COMMUNICATION 20
CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS 21
FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE 22
UNIT SCHEDULE 23
ACCREDITATION  25
AACSB ACCREDITATION 25
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COVID Safe Information
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important that you allow time to complete the following steps every day you attend
campus:
• Complete the COVID-Safe Return to Campus MyLO course before you attend
• Go through screening each day when attending campus, check your
temperature, swipe your access card and wear the sticky dot provided
• Maintain COVID-safe behaviours: keep 1.5 metres away from others, wash your
hands thoroughly and often, use disinfectants wipe to clean your work station
• Critically, please stay at home if you are unwell, get tested if you have any
symptoms and email us at [email protected] if you are getting tested
Together, let’s make our campus a safe place to be.
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WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT?
Unit description
Organisational Behaviour (“OB”) is the study of human behaviour at the individual,
group and organisational level. The primary purpose of this unit is to improve the
management of organisations through the development of knowledge of human
behaviour. To do this, managers must be able to understand the behaviour of others
and attempt to predict and influence it. It is hoped that, through your active
participation in this unit, you will gain an appreciation of organisational behaviour as
a field of study, which can be used in the effective management of people and
organisations. Organisational Behaviour is a field of study that draws upon a diverse
range of disciplines (including psychology, social psychology, sociology, anthropology,
political science and economics) for a systematic and integrated approach to the study
of human behaviour. While its concepts, theories and understandings about human
behaviour draw upon these disciplines, Organisational Behaviour is unique in that it
takes an integrated and contingency approach to management, has an applied focus,
and rests on scientific foundations.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Critically analyse the role of individual, group, and organisational-level influences on
behaviour in organisations.
2. Apply organisational behaviour theories, concepts, and models to contemporary
workplace issues.
3. Evaluate the relevance of organisational behaviour theory and practice in different
workplace contexts.
4. Transmit knowledge of organisational behaviour through written and/or oral
communication.
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Graduate Quality Statement
Successful completion of this unit supports your development of course learning
outcomes, which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and is able
to do. Course learning outcomes are available from the Course Coordinator. Course
learning outcomes are developed with reference to national discipline standards,
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), any professional accreditation
requirements and the University of Tasmania’s Graduate Statement.
The University of Tasmania experience unlocks the potential of
individuals. Our graduates are equipped and inspired to shape and
respond to the opportunities and challenges of the future as
accomplished communicators, highly regarded professionals and
culturally competent citizens in local, national, and global society.
University of Tasmania graduates acquire subject and multidisciplinary
knowledge and skills, and develop critical and creative literacies and
numeracies and skills of inquiry. They demonstrate the ability to apply
this knowledge in changing circumstances. Our graduates recognise and
critically evaluate issues of social responsibility, ethical conduct and
sustainability, are entrepreneurial and creative, and are mindful of their
own wellbeing and that of the community. Through respect for diversity
and by working in collaborative ways, our graduates reflect the values of
the University of Tasmania.
Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedback
Assessment tasks have been redeveloped as a result of student feedback with
particular emphasis on decreasing the amount of groupwork. The unit has also been
reconfigured to ensure that it builds on other management units rather than covering
content that is too similar.
Prior knowledge &/or skills
N/A.
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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Assessment schedule

Assessment task Date due Percent
weighting Links to Intended
Learning Outcomes
Reflective piece Friday Week 4 20% LO1, LO2, LO3,
LO4
Workplace analysis Friday Week 9 30% LO1, LO3, LO4
Capstone Report Friday Week 13 50% LO1, LO2, LO3,
LO4
Assessment details
Assessment Task 1: Reflective piece (Individual assignment)

Task
Description Essay statement: The term “person-organisation” fit indicates that if an
individual does not possess characteristics that align with the organisation
they work for they are less likely to be successful at work.
Choose a topic that focuses on the individual level of organisational
behaviour as the basis of your analysis. Then choose an organisation to
focus your essay on. This can be an organisation that you currently work
for or have worked for in the past, or it could be an organisation you would
like to work for in the future.
Critically analyse the essay statement above and drawing upon your
personal experience, your chosen theory and chosen organisation, develop a
reflective writing piece that argues whether you agree with the essay
statement.
What is reflective writing?
Reflective writing is a piece of writing that is about you. Reflective writing
allows you to write in the first person (such as using the term I or me) and
specifically about your experience. Reflective writing for Assessment 1
means that you should focus on aspects of your personality or values as a
way of determining whether you agree with the essay statement. Your
experience should be written in the context of the theory using appropriate
references and research to make your argument.
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Criterion
Number Criterion Description Measures
ILO:
1 Develop a critical analysis of the essay statement. LO1
2 Develop a reflective writing piece that interprets OB
theory in the context of individual experience. LO3, LO4
3 Develop a clear argument throughout the essay. LO4
4. Apply OB theory using relevant academic sources. LO2, LO4
Task Length 800 words (+/- 10%) excluding references
Due by date Friday Week 4
Assessment Task 2: Workplace analysis (Group assignment)

Task
Description The focus of Assessment 2 is on an analysis of a workplace using
organisational behaviour theory from Weeks 7, 8 and 9 (group-level
organisational behaviour). The workplace can be your own, one you have
worked for in the past, or an organisational example that you can access
information about.
Choose a workplace situation that one the group members have either
experienced or is very familiar with that theory from Weeks 7, 8 or 9 can
readily be applied to. This could include (but is not limited to) an example
such as decision-making by a group that led to a negative or positive
outcome, group dynamics that led to poor or improved productivity, or a
conflict that occurred in the workplace that led to a positive or negative
outcome.
Critically analyse the example in the context of organisational behaviour
theories addressing the following questions: 1) From the perspective of
relevant organisational behaviour theories covered in the course so far, why
do you think this situation occurred? 2) Using OB theory, how would you
avoid this situation in the future if it was negative, or encourage it to happen
again if it was positive?
This assignment should be conducted in groups of three members and
presented in essay format.
Criterion
Number Criterion Description Measures
ILO:
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1 The assignment provides a comprehensive critical
analysis. LO1
2 A clear argument is evident and OB theory interpreted
in the context of the chosen example. LO3, LO4
3 Evaluation of OB theory is evident throughout the
essay. LO3
4
5
Task Length 1500 words (+/- 10%) excluding references.
Due by date Friday of Week 9
Assessment Task 3: Capstone Report (Individual assignment)

Task
Description Capstone Report – individual work
Examples of the use of power are readily found in the media ranging
from corporate corruption to whistleblowing, through to incidents of
exploitation and bullying. Assessment 3 requires you to choose and
research an example of the use of power in an organisation and
critically analyse it within the context of relevant organisational
behaviour theory.
Choose an organisational example of power such as one of the
examples provided above. This example should be one that is known
about and easy to research with access to information through the
media and academic sources.
Using theories of your choice from Weeks 10, 11 and 12, critically
analyse what happened in your example. The critical analysis should
take place within the context of your chosen theories.
Within the context of theory from Week 10, 11 or 12, develop an
argument as to what needs to change in the organisation to ensure
that what occurred in your example does not happen again.
Criterion
Number Criterion Description Measures
ILO:
1 Critical analysis of relevant OB theories throughout
the assignment. LO1
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2 Appraisal of relevant OB theory evident in the
development of a compelling argument. LO3
3 Selection of a relevant workplace example evident in
the application of OB theory. LO2, LO4
Task Length 2500 Words (+/- 10%) excluding references.
Due by date Friday Week 13
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How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended
Learning Outcomes.
Your grade will be determined in the following way:
Your overall mark in this unit will be determined by combining your results from each
assessment task. These marks are combined to reflect the percentage weighting of
each task. You need to achieve an overall score of at least 50% to successfully complete
this unit. It is expected that you will seek help (from the unit coordinator in the first
instance), well before the due date, if you are unclear about the requirements for an
assessment task.
– PP (pass) at least 50% of the overall mark but less than 60%
– CR (credit) at least 60% of the overall mark but less than 70%
– DN (distinction) at least 70% of the overall mark but less than 80%
– HD (high distinction) at least 80% of the overall mark
All grades are provisional, until confirmation by the Assessment Board at the end of
semester.
Submission of assignments
The act of submitting your assignment will be taken as certification that it is your own
work.
Assignments must be submitted electronically through the relevant assignment tab in
MyLO. You must ensure that your name, student ID, unit code, tutorial time and
tutor’s name (if applicable) are clearly marked on the first page. If this information is
missing, the assignment will not be accepted and, therefore, will not be marked.
Where relevant, Unit Coordinators may also request you to submit a paper version of
your assignment. You will be advised by the Unit Coordinator of the appropriate
process relevant to your campus.
Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your assessment items on or
before the due date and time. We suggest you keep a copy. Even in a perfect system,
items sometimes go astray.
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Requests for extensions
In this Policy:
1. (a) ‘day’ or ‘days’ includes all calendar days, including weekends and public
holidays;
(b) ‘late’ means after the due date and time; and
(c) ‘assessment items’ includes all internal non-examination-based forms of
assessment
2. This Policy applies to all students enrolled in TSBE Units at whatever Campus or
geographical location.
3. Students are expected to submit assessment items on or before the due date and
time specified in the relevant Unit Outline. The onus is on the student to prove
the date and time of submission.
4. Students who have a medical condition or special circumstances may apply for an
extension. Requests for extensions should, where possible, be made in writing to
the Unit Coordinator on or before the due date. Students will need to provide
independent supporting documentation to substantiate their claims.
Penalties
Late submission of assessment items will incur a penalty of 10% of the total marks
possible for that piece of assessment for each day the assessment item is late unless an
extension had been granted on or before the relevant due date.
Assessment items submitted more than five (5) days late will not be accepted.
Academic staff do NOT have the discretion to waive a late penalty, subject to clause 4
above.
Review of Final Result
A Review of Final Result is available to all students once the University has released
the final result for a unit. If you are dissatisfied with your final result, you may apply to
have it reviewed. Applications for a review of assessment are due within 10 working
days of the release of the final result in the unit.
Review of Final Result consists of re-marking the final assessment item, checking the
addition of all marks, and a check to ensure that all marks have been included in the
final result.
If you wish to have a piece of internal assessment reviewed as part of the review
process, please state this clearly on the application form referred to above and include
that assessment item with your application.
Please read and follow the directions provided by the University at:
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You can access and submit the Review of Final Result application form via eStudent.
Academic referencing
Before starting your assignments, you are advised to familiarise yourself with the
following electronic resources.
The first is the Harvard Referencing System Style Guide, which can be accessed from
the UTAS library: http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=27520&sid=199808. The
Harvard style is the appropriate referencing style for this unit and the guide provides
information on presentation of assignments, including referencing styles. In your
written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly literature,
works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to correctly
refer to the work of others and maintain academic integrity.
Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes academic
dishonesty (plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania as a
serious offence.
The second is the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics’ Writing Assignments:
A Guide, which can be accessed at: http://www.utas.edu.au/business-andeconomics/student-resources. This guide provides you with useful information about
the structure and style of assignments in the TSBE.
In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly
literature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to
correctly refer to the work of others, and how to maintain academic integrity.
The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including
referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit.
Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you require clarification
please see your unit coordinator or lecturer.
In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly
literature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to
correctly refer to the work of others, and how to maintain academic integrity.
The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including
referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit.
Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you require clarification
please see your unit coordinator or lecturer.
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else’s
thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own; for
example, using an author’s words without putting them in quotation
marks and citing the source, using an author’s ideas without proper
acknowledgment and citation, copying another student’s work.
If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your
assignments, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing
guidelines. You may also find the Academic Honesty site on MyLO of
assistance.
The intentional copying of someone else’s work as one’s own is a serious
offence punishable by penalties that may range from a fine or
deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of cases, to
exclusion from a unit, a course or the University.
The University and any persons authorised by the University may
submit your assessable works to a plagiarism checking service, to
obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable
works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition
of this arrangement that the original author’s permission is
required before a work within the database can be viewed.
For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see the
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity page on the University web site or the Academic
Honesty site on MyLO.
Academic misconduct
Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy
work for an assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student:
a. seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage
or advancement to which they or that other person is not entitled; or
b. improperly disadvantages any other student.
Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the
Ordinance of Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that
range from a deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the
University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in Ordinance 9:
Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct.
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Student Behaviour
The University Behaviour Policy sets out behaviour expectations for all members of our
University community including students and staff.
The aim in doing so is to ensure that our community members are safe, feel valued and
can actively contribute to our University mission.
It is expected that community members behave in a manner that is consistent with our
University values – respect, fairness and justice, integrity, trust, responsibility and
honesty. There are also certain behaviours that are considered inappropriate, such as
unlawful discrimination, bullying and sexual misconduct.
The accompanying University Behaviour Procedure sets out the process and avenues
that University community members can access to resolve concerns and complaints
regarding inappropriate behaviour by a University community member. Wherever
possible, the focus will be on early intervention and a ‘restorative’ approach that creates
awareness of inappropriate behaviour and its impact on others. However, in some cases,
students who engage in inappropriate behaviour may be subject to disciplinary
proceedings, which may impact upon continuation of their studies.
Students can seek support and assistance from the Safe and Fair Community Unit[email protected] or ph: 6226 2560.
Matters are dealt with in confidence and with sensitivity.
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WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?
MyLO
MyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is the
system that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit.
Getting help with MyLO
It is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in this
unit. To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice
using them, visit the Getting Started in MyLO unit.
For access to information about MyLO and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf, word
and video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University website.
If something is not working as it should, contact the Service
Desk ([email protected], phone 6226 1818), or Request IT Help Online.
Resources
Required readings
You will need the following text:
Robbins, SP & Judge, TA 2016, Organizational behaviour To discover more about the highlights and elements of MyLO, and to rehearse

utilizing them, visit the Getting Started in MyLO unit.

For admittance to data about MyLO and a scope of bit by bit directs in pdf, word

furthermore, video design, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University site.

In the event that something isn’t filling in as it ought to, contact the Service

Work area ([email protected], telephone 6226 1818), or Request IT Help Online.

Assets

Required readings

You will require the accompanying content:

Robbins, SP & Judge, TA 2016, Organizational conduct, 17th Global edn, Pearson
Education, Harlow, England. Available also as an eText at
http://www.pearson.com.au/9781292146447
Recommended readings
While there is no expectation for you to read further than the prescribed text and
journal articles in the study schedule, there is a range of other OB texts and journals
available if you are interested in extending your understanding of OB theory and
practice. All recommended textbooks, or a previous edition, are available from the
Morris Miller Library. Besides those listed below there are many eBooks available from
the UTAS catalogue which allow five minutes browsing.
Annual review of organizational psychology and organizational behaviour, 2015,
Annual Reviews, Vol. 2.
Ashkanasy, NM, Wildrom, CPM & Peterson, MF (eds) 2011, Handbook of
organizational culture & climate, Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Bratton, J, Sawchuk, P, Forshaw, C, Callinan, M & Corbett, M 2010, Work and
organizational behaviour, 2nd edn, Palgrave Macmillan, London.
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Champoux, JE 2011, Organizational behaviour: integrating individuals, groups and
organizations, 4th edn, Routledge, New York.
Hellriegel, D & Slocum, JW 2010, Organizational behaviour, 13th edn, Cengage
Learning, Boston.
Huczynski, A & Buchanan, D 2010, Organizational behaviour, 7th edn, Pearson
Education Ltd, Harlow, England.
Johns, G, & Saks, AM 2014, Organisational behaviour, Pearson Canada, Toronto.
Kalliath, T, Brough, P,Driscoll, M, Manimala, MJ, Siu, OL & Parker, SK 2014,
Organisational behaviour: a psychological perspective for the Asia-Pacific, McGrawHill, North Ryde NSW.
Kreitner, R & Kinicki, A 2013, Organisational behaviour, 10th edn, McGraw-Hill
College, Chicago.
McShane, SL, Olekalns, M &Travaglione, T 2010, Organisational behaviour: on the
Pacific Rim, 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill, Roseville NSW.
McShane, SL & Von Glinow, MA 2015, Organizational behaviour: emerging knowledge,
global reality, 7th edn, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Newstrom, JW 2011, Organizational behavior: human behavior at work, 13th edn,
McGraw-Hill Irwin, New York, USA.
Osland, JS & Turner, M 2010, The organisational behaviour reader, 9th edn, Prentice
Hall, New Jersey.
Ott, J, Parkes, S & Simpson R 2008, Classic readings in organisational behaviour,
4th edn, Wadsworth, Belmont.
Robbins, SP & Barnwell N 2011, Organisation theory: concepts and cases, 5th edn,
Prentice Hall, Sydney.
Robbins, SP, Judge, TA, Millett, B & Boyle, M 2017, Organisational behaviour, 8th edn,
Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.
Schein, EH 2010, Organizational culture and leadership, 4th edn, John Wiley & Sons,
San Francisco.
Wagner, JA & Hollenbeck, JR 2015 Organisational behaviour: securing competitive
advantage, Routledge, New York.
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Wood, J, Zeffane, R, Fromholtz, M, Wiesner, R, Morrison, R, & Seet, P-S 2013,
Organisational behaviour: core concepts and applications, 3rd edn, John Wiley & Sons,
Brisbane.
Reading Lists
Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place.
This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this
unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University
Library website.
Other Required Resources
In addition to the texts recommended above, you are also expected to be familiar with
the key academic journals in the discipline from which useful insights may be derived.
In particular, you are encouraged to review regularly the relevant papers that are
published in:
• Academy of Management Executive
• Academy of Management Journal
• Academy of Management Review
• Administrative Science Quarterly
• Annual Review of Psychology
• Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
• Australian Journal of Management
• California Management Review
• Harvard Business Review
• Journal of Applied Psychology
• Journal of Management
• Journal of Occupational Psychology
• Journal of Organisational Behaviour Management
• Journal of Organizational Behaviour
• Journal of Personality & Social Psychology
• Organizational Behaviour & Human Performance
• Organizational Dynamics
• Personnel Psychology
• Sloan Management Review
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Activities
Learning expectations
The University is committed to high standards of professional conduct in
all activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its
students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it holds
expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their
studies within the special environment the University offers.
Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the
teaching/learning environment. They must attend classes when
and as required, strive to maintain steady progress within the
subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations,
and submit required work on time.
Details of teaching arrangements
There will be 2-hour workshops via Web-conferencing on MyLO held each week,
starting in Week 2. Students must sign into a Workshop through MyLO. Instructions
will be posted on MyLO. This is important due to the maximum of 40 students per
workshop. There will be no face to face lectures, however, a one hour recorded lecture
will be uploaded each week for students to watch prior to attending their workshop.
Please watch the introductory video for Week 1 which will include several activities to
complete for week 1.
Specific attendance/performance requirements
In this unit, your active engagement will be monitored in the following way:
1. An in-class activity in week 3. Distance students will be requested to complete
Task in week 3 and email through to [email protected]; and
2. Active participation in the workshop discussions.
If you do not demonstrate evidence of having engaged actively with this unit by
completing these two activities by Week 4 of semester, your enrolment may be
cancelled, or you may be withdrawn from the unit.
Specific attendance/performance requirements
Weekly attendance at 2 hour workshops via Web-conferencing on MyLO.
Teaching and learning strategies
The University is committed to a high standard of professional conduct in all
activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of
paramount importance. Likewise, it holds expectations about the responsibilities
students have as they pursue their studies within the special environment the
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University offers. The University’s Code of Conduct for Teaching and Learning states:
Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching/learning
environment. They must attend classes when and as required, strive to maintain
steady progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload
expectations, and submit required work on time.
During the first four weeks of this semester, your participation and engagement in this
unit will be monitored. If you do not demonstrate evidence of having engaged actively
with this unit by Week 4 of semester, your enrolment may be cancelled, or you may be
withdrawn from the unit.
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning
environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the
University’s Work Health and Safety website and policy.
Communication
Keeping up with announcements for this unit
Check the MyLO Announcement tool at least once every two days. The unit
Announcement will appear when you first enter our unit’s MyLO site. Alternatively,
click on the Announcement button (towards the top of the MyLO screen) at any time.
If you have a question
Other students may have the same question that you have. Please go to the Ask the
Class Discussion forum on the unit’s MyLO site. Check the posts that are already there
– someone may have answered your question already. Otherwise, add your question as
a new topic. Students are encouraged to support each other using this forum – if you
can answer someone’s question, please do. We will attempt to respond to questions
within 48 business hours. If your question is related to a personal issue or your
performance in the unit, please contact the appropriate teaching staff member by
email instead.
If you have an issue that will impact on your studies or the submission of an
assessment task
If you have a personal question related to your studies or your grades, please contact
teaching staff by email.
For general questions about the unit, please add them to the Ask the Class Discussion
forum on the unit’s MyLO site. This way, other students can also benefit from the
answers.
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A note about email correspondence
You are expected to check your UTAS email (WebMail) on a regular basis – at least
three times per week. To access your WebMail account, login using your UTAS
username and password at https://webmail.utas.edu.au/.
You are strongly advised not to forward your UTAS emails to an external email service
(such as gmail or Hotmail). In the past, there have been significant issues where this
has occurred, resulting in UTAS being blacklisted by these email providers for a period
of up to one month. To keep informed, please use your UTAS email as often as
possible.
We receive a lot of emails. Be realistic about how long it might take for us to respond.
Concerns and complaints
The University is committed to providing an environment in which any concerns and
complaints will be treated seriously, impartially and resolved as quickly as possible.
We are also committed to ensuring that a student may lodge a complaint without fear
of disadvantage. If you have a concern, information about who to contact for
assistance is available on the ‘How to resolve a student complaint’ page.
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Further information and assistance
If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or
life-planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are
advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.
There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Student
Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be found
on the Student Support and Development page of the University website.
Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more
information.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or
life-planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are
advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.
There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Student
Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be found
on the Student Support and Development page of the University website.
Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more
information.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or
life-planning issues, disability or illness, which may affect your course of study, you are
advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.
There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Student
Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, Safety Net Grant Scheme
(TUU) and more which can be found on the Student Support and Development page
of the University website.
Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more
information.
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Behaviour
Unit schedule

WEEK DATE
BEGINNING TOPIC/ MODULE/ FOCUS AREA ACTIVITIES RESOURCES/
READINGS/
FURTHER
INFORMATION
1 22 February What is Organisational Behaviour? Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
2 1 March Diversity Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
3 8 March Personality, values and perceptions Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
4 15 March Emotions and moods Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources Assessment 1
Due Friday of
Week 4
5 22 March Attitudes and job satisfaction Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
6a 29 March Motivations Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
Mid-semester break: 1 – 7 April (Inclusive)
6b 8 April Motivations Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
7 12 April Group development and behaviour Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
8 19 April Teams and teamwork Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
9 26 April Conflict and negotiation Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources Assessment 2
Due Friday of
Week 9
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10 3 May Leading Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
11 10 May Power and politics Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
12 17 May Organisational culture Refer to MyLO for
additional readings
and resources
13 24 May Review Review Capstone
Report: Due
Friday of this
Week 13
Exam Period: 5–22 June (Inclusive)
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ACCREDITATION
AACSB Accreditation
The Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) is currently in the process of
applying for business accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB) – the lead program for accrediting business schools globally.  AACSB seeks
to connect educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal – to create the next
generation of business leaders.

By joining AACSB and going through the accreditation process, TSBE is joining a global
alliance committed to improve the quality of business education around the world, and to
share the latest innovations in business education.  Gaining Business Accreditation with
AACSB is a multi-year process involving TSBE demonstrating our performance against the 15
accreditation standards.
Once complete, TSBE will join a select community of accredited business schools, with only
7% of all business schools globally having completed the AACSB process.  This will further
enhance the reputation of TSBE, and further enhance the global recognition of your
qualifications.  To find out more about AACSB click here.