Positive Organizations
Code
2419
Credits
3,5
Teacher in charge
Miguel Pina e Cunha
Teaching language
English
Objectives
This course aims to:
-Give you an advanced approach to organizational behavior;
-Explore the new field of positive organization scholarship;
-Discuss how leaders and organizational members in general can contribute to the creation of good organizations;
-Discuss the nature of positive organizations;
-Explore the characteristics of positive teams;
-Analyze the organizational characteristics contributing to individual flourishing;
-Contrast positive organizations with toxic organizational environments;
-Consider the impact of the positive approach on effectiveness at the various levels.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
Bibliography
Teaching method
The course will use the following methods:
-Lecturing
-Class discussion
-Case studies
-Training films
-Team presentations
-Real world examples
-Self-analysis
-360 degree feedback
Evaluation method
Evaluation includes a diversity of approaches:
-Class participation: 10%
-Group presentation: 15% (On schedule)
-My Reflected Best Self (Individual assignment): 5% (Class 5 8 October)
-Making a difference (Team final written report): 20% (Class 6 15 October)
-Final exam: 50% (On schedule)