Public University of Navarre



Academic year: 2016/2017 | Previous academic years:  2015/2016  |  2014/2015  |  2013/2014  |  2012/2013 
International Double Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management and Business Administration at the Universidad Pública de Navarra
Course code: 176301 Subject title: ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND BEHAVIOR
Credits: 6 Type of subject: Mandatory Year: 2 Period: 1º S
Department: Business Administration
Lecturers:
GOÑI LEGAZ, SALOMÉ (Resp)   [Mentoring ] ERRO GARCES, AMAYA   [Mentoring ]
GARCES GALDEANO, LUCIA   [Mentoring ]

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Module/Subject matter

Modulo: Organization and Human Resources.

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Descriptors

Individual, group behavior, organizational structure, organizational culture.

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General proficiencies

a) Generic instrumental competences
CG01. Analysis and synthesis skills.
CG02. Ability to organize and plan.
CG03. Oral and written communication in the native language.
CG04. Writing and speaking in a foreing language.
CG05. Computer and software knowledge in the area of study.
CG06. Ability to find and analyze information from different sources.
CG07. Ability to solve problems.
CG08. Ability to make decisions.
 
b) Generic personal competences
CG09. Ability to work in a team.
CG12. Skills in personal relationships.
CG13. Ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments.
CG14. Critical thinking and self-assessment.
CG15. Ethical commitment in the workplace.
 
c) systemic generic competences
CG17. Autonomous learning skills.
CG18. Ability to adapt to new situations.
CG20. Leadership.
CG23. Sensitivity towards social and environmental issues

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Specific proficiencies

CE01. Understanding economic institutions as the result and the application of theoretical or formal representations about how the economy works.
CE04. Applying professional criteria based on the management of technical tools to the analysis of business problems .
CE09. Ability to integrate in any functional area of ​​a company or organization and perform any task in them.
CE10. Creating and managing a business in its key dimensions.
CE11. Understanding the nature of the company as an organization and as a place of interaction of agents with different objectives.
CE13. Identifying the firm as a system and recognizing interdependencies between the different functional areas.
CE14. Implementing policies and practices aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency.
CE19. Applying techniques to improve the training, development and motivation of human resources

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Learning outcomes

R03. Theoretical foundations in decision making.

R08. Organization theory. Strategic management.

R08.1. Identifying the main concepts from Organizational Theory and Organizational Behavior.

R08.2. Comparing different theories on Organizational Behavior.

R08.3. Understanding the relationships between the different levels of the organization.

R13.1. Applying organizational behavior theories to individual development

R13.2. Applying organizational behavior theories to non-complex real situations

 

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Methodology

  Classroom hours Out of classrooms hours
A-1 Large group sessions-theory and practice (includes final exam) 46  
A-2 Medium-sized group sessions-practice 14  
A-3 Essays and exercises 24
A-4 Individual study   40
A-5 Prepare for exams and quizzes   18
A-6 Tutorials   08
Total 60 90

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Relationship between formative activities and proficiencies/learning outcomes

Methodology-Activity

COMPETENCES

A-1 Large group sessions (final exam included)

CG01, CG04, CG07, CG08, CG09, CG13, CG18, CG20, CE04, CE09, CE10

A-2 Medium size group sessions

CG03, CG05, CG08, CG09, CG12, CG23, CE14, CE19

A-3 Essays and exercises

CG06, CG09, CG12, CG13, CG14, CG20, CG23

A-4 Individual study

CG01, CG02, CG15, CG17, CE01, CE11, CE13

A-5 Prepare tests and exams

CG02, CG07, CG15, CE11,

A-6 Tutorials

CG03, CG12, CG15, CE04

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Languages

English.

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Evaluation

Learning outcomes Evaluation Weight (%) Retake evaluation
 R3 R08.1. R08.2.  R08.3. R13.2.

Exams.

To pass the course it is necessary to obtain at least 4 points out of 10 in the final exam.

 60%  Only those students who have take the final exam and have obtained at least 2,5 points out of 10, are allowed to made the retake exam.
 R08.3. R13.2.  Team work  20%  No
 R13.1.  Individual proficiencies report  10%  No 
 R13.2.  Class participation, homeworks…  10%   No 

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Contents

This course aims to bring students to the study of human behavior within organizations, as well as of the knowledge of the main variables related to the design of the organization. This general objective implies that the student knows the problems faced by organizations in this field, the main theoretical developments in the discipline, his personal position on these issues and developing the ability to translate knowledge into practice.

The course aims to provide the basic theoretical foundation for effective leadership at any level in any function within organizations. Therefore, its contents are very useful to perform management tasks that involve responsibility for people.

The course content is structured in three blocks. The first one takes the individual as the basic unit of analysis, studying the relevant dimensions related to her behavior within organizations. The second one identifies the relationship between individuals within groups in organizations. The third section is aimed at analyzing the elements that define and shape the organization as a set of relationships and people.

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Agenda

Subject 1. Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Subject 2. Personality and work values.

Subject 3. Competences management

Subject 4. Individual perception and decision-making

Subject 5. Job attitudes

Subject 6. Motivation: basic concepts

Subject 7. Motivation: applied concepts

Subject 8. Group behavior and teams

Subject 9. Leadership and power

Subject 10. Conflict and negotiations

Subject 11. Basic challenges of organizational design

Subject 12. Organizational structures

Subject 13. Organizational culture

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Bibliography

Access the bibliography that your professor has requested from the Library.


Basic references:

Robbins, S.P. and Judge, T.A. (2013): Essentials of organizational behavior, 12th edition, Global edition, Pearson Education Ltd., Essex, England.

Jones, G.R. (2012): Organizational Theory, Design and Change, 7th edition, Pearson, Upper Saddle River, USA.

 

Complementary references.

Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A. and Campbell, T.T. (2010): Organizational Behavior, 1st edition, Pearson Education Ltd., Essex, England.

Mintzberg, H. (1979):  The Structuring of Organizations: A Synthesis of the Research. Prentice-Hall.

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