Organisational Structure
Module profile
Programme
Module no./code, Module name
Module 20 / ORG, Organisational Structure
Duration
1 Semester
Frequency
jedes Semester
ECTS credits
6 Credits
Type of module
Pflichtmodul
Language(s) of instruction
Englisch
Language(s) of examination
Englisch
Study mode
- Vollzeit
Courses of the module
| Name | Course type | Credit hours | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Organisation | Seminaristischer Unterricht | 2 Credit hours | n/a |
| Organisational Behaviour | Seminaristischer Unterricht | 2 Credit hours | n/a |
Workload
Total workload
180 h
Attendance time
45 h
Self-study time
90 h
Exam preparation
45 h
Organisation and Exam
Module manager
Dominik Winkler
Lecturer(s)
- Dominik Winkler
Teaching and learning formats
Tuition in Seminars.
Practical workshop.
Case Studies.
Classroom and digital/online teaching.
Applicability
The Module is connected with Module 8 Human Resources Management and 13 Intercultural Management.
Equivalent to TWIN Program BBW Module 3 Organisation
Programme semester
4. Semester
Particular conditions for admission (to exam)
other exam (soP): Report (A), Presentation (B) or Portfolio (F)
Decision and Announcement beginning of the semester; Multiple Choice: possible; Auxiliary material: dictionary
Condition for award of ECTS credits
- sonstige Prüfung (Präsentation)
- sonstige Prüfung (Hausarbeit)
- sonstige Prüfung (Portfolio)
Weighting factor of module grade
Factor 1
Contents, Learning Outcomes & Literature
Module contents
Students gain an overview on how to behave in typical situations in organisations. They learn how to deal with:
- Communication principles
- Personality and Emotions
- Perception and Individual Decision Making
- Foundations of Group Behavior
- Roles, Norms and Values in Organizations
- Understanding Work Teams
- Structure and Organizational Culture
- Conflicts & Negotiation
- Strategic Decision Making
- Defining and Analysing Processes
Learning outcomes
Level: Reproduction
The students...
- are able to develop concrete solutions for particular topics
- deal with organisational behaviour approaches that are used to analyse initiatives in their workplace
- understand the interface between operations and organisational structure
Level: Knowledge an Comprehension
The Students...
- identify the importance of cultural diversity in business units
- recognise how models and theories about organisational behaviour can be used to promote the effectiveness of individuals, groups and organisations in order to lead to a successful change
- identify connection between company functions and are able to make decisions that fit the strategy
Level: Problem Solving
The Students...
- are able to make use of the findings in topics to analyse them for practical purposes
- evaluate the influence of organisational systems such as structure, leadership and HR practices on individual and group behaviour
- are able to improve processes
Literature and other material
Cohen and al.: Effective Behavior in Organizations, Mc Graw-Hill Irwin Publ. current ed.
Dumetz, Belbin, Trompenaars, Covey et al.: Cross-cultural management textbook, CreateSpace Publishing, current ed
Robbins, S.: Essentials of Organizational Behavior, Prentice hall, current ed.