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BDBA902 Organisational Psychology

The principles of organisational psychology, the role of emotional intelligence, the realities of group dynamics and group behaviour, intergroup conflict and cooperation.

This paper also examines the skills necessary to identify the existence and causes of work-based behaviour problems and how best to apply those skills.

Paper title Organisational Psychology
Paper code BDBA902
Subject Doctor of Business Administration
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,442.12
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to
DBA
Notes
This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
Contact
otago-dba@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

To be confirmed.

Paper Structure
Topics:
  • Principles of organisational psychology
  • Positive employee attitudes and behaviour, reward systems
  • Worker stress and negative employee attitudes and behaviours
  • Performance measurement
  • Personalities and individual differences; the individual and the work environment
Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Taught through seminars and online through Blackboard.

Textbooks
Readings will be made available through Blackboard.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Global perspective, Cultural understanding, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:

  • A highly developed understanding of the core elements of occupational psychology, including the interrelationships between the various aspects of occupational psychology.
  • A highly developed understanding of the complex set of factors that combine to influence and/or determine human and work behaviour in organisations.
  • A highly developed understanding of the skills necessary to identify the existence and causes of work behaviour problems within organisations. and the ability to apply knowledge to minimise or resolve complex behavioural problems.

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Timetable

1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 42
Thursday 09:00-16:50 42
Friday 09:00-16:50 42

1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Block Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 42
Thursday 09:00-16:50 42
Friday 09:00-16:50 42