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    Overview

    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.

    About this paper

    Paper title Organisational Psychology
    Subject Doctor of Business Administration
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,482.46
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    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

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024)

    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 (26 August 2024 - 18 October 2024)

    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
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