Organizations Behavior
Code
100023
Academic unit
NOVA Information Management School
Credits
4.0
Teacher in charge
Natividade Helena Mateus Jerónimo
Teaching language
Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English
Objectives
In addition to technical skills, ITS professionals must understand the social and professional information technology and computing, and adhere to ethical codes of conduct in force in the organization. This knowledge area covers the historical, social, professional and ethical aspects of computing and social life in organizations. Identifies how teamwork is integrated in information technologies and how these support the organization. It also highlights technical professional writing and oral communication within the organization.
Prerequisites
None
Subject matter
1. Introduction to the behaviour in the organization
The particular case of computing’ organizations
2. Foundations of individual behaviour
Diversity in organizations
Attitudes and emotions
Personality and values
Perception and individual decision making
Motivation: from concepts to applications
3. Foundations of group behaviour
Groups: structure, properties and decision
Teamwork
Interpersonal and organizational Communication
Leadership and power
Bibliography
Robbins, Stephen P., and Timothy A. Judge (2017), Organizational Behavior, 17th ed., Pearson.
Teaching method
Theoretical lectures and practical exercises
Evaluation method
a) Continuous Assessment + Exam
+ Group resolution of 2 case studies (written essays): 20%
+ Oral presentation/discussion of one case study in the classroom: 10%
+ individual test of continuous assessment (done half term; consultation of additional material is forbidden): 30%
+ Individual exam (consultation of additional material is forbidden): 40%
b) Individual exam (for those students not included in continuous assessment, whereby consultation of additional material is forbidden): 100%
IMPORTANT NOTE:
-ALL groups should resolve two case studies. One case study will be presented in the classroom (according to a timetable determined by the teacher)
-Attendance at the oral presentation in the classroom is compulsory for ALL members of the group
-In addition to the presentation, groups should be prepared to answer questions from the teacher and/or audience
-The members of the group will all receive the same grade for the presentation
-The resolution of the case study should be supported by theoretical inputs (according to the topic/chapter of the book)
-Creativity and innovation are strongly encouraged, as is the use of visual aids and technology
-Essays must be handed in on the same day as the oral presentation
- Those students who successfully complete all phases of the continuous assessment may choose to sit their exam in the 1st or 2nd season