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Presentation
Presentation
This curricular unit intends that students acquire knowledge about organizational behavior as a fundamental field of study in the strategy of any organization. Students will be able to understand all organizational processes, in terms of leadership, culture and communication, as well as individual and team dynamics within the organization.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Trimestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT461-6587
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Challenges and opportunities in the current organisational context a. Current labour market trends b. Future professions and skills 2. Study of Organisational Behaviour (OB): Concepts and Theoretical Approaches 3. OB: Individual Analysis a. Diversity in organisations (sociodemographic characteristics, personality, competences) b. Motivation and job satisfaction c. Empowerment and Organisational Commitment 4. OB: Group Analysis a. Leadership and Team Development b. Communication c. Conflict and Negotiation 5. OB: Organisational Analysis a. Organisational Structure b. Organisational culture and climate c. Organisational change
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Objectives
Objectives
1. Understand labour market trends, emerging professions and the skills needed for the future, identifying challenges and opportunities. 2. Explore the main theoretical approaches and fundamental concepts that explain the behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations. 3. Investigate organisational diversity, analysing the socio-demographic characteristics, personality and skills of individuals, and how these variables influence organisational dynamics. 4. Apply motivation and satisfaction theories to promote empowerment and organisational commitment, improving employee performance and well-being. 5. Develop leadership, teamwork, effective communication and conflict resolution skills, essential for managing groups and teams. 6. Understand organisational structure, culture and climate, and develop strategies for implementing organisational change effectively, minimising resistance and promoting adaptation.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
This curricular unit consists of a theoretical component and a practical component. The theoretical The theoretical component is taught through the interactive expository method, as students are challenged to think about situations and find solutions to the problems presented, using a set of slides that address the various programmatic contents, videos and articles. In the practical component, the 'learning by doing' method is used, with special emphasis on the work developed by students throughout the classes, with various activities and case discussions. 1. Project-Based Learning (PBL) 2. Flipped Classroom 3. Mind Maps/Brainstorming 4. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) 5. Peer feedback
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References
References
Robbins, S; Judge, T. (2024). Organizational Behavior. Pearson Education Limited (19th edition) Robbins, S., Coulter, M. (2021). Management, 15th edition, Pearson. ISBN 978-1292340883. Northouse, P. (2016). Leaderhip - Theory and Practice, 17th Editions, SAGE Publications, Inc. Artigos cientificos para apresentação e discussão em aula fornecidos pelo Docente.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
