| Course Unit Code | 711-0520/02 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 3 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Optional |
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| Level of Course Unit * | Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study * | Second Year |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Summer Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | Czech |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| VYS06 | Mgr. Markéta Janíková |
| Summary |
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The course is designed to provide students with basic understanding of human behaviour as a key element in the creation of effective organizational environment. The focus is on the three elements of organizational behaviour studies that is a) behaviour of individuals in organizations b) group behaviour in organizations and c) how these behaviours influence the overall performance of organizations. Two broad lines of argument are followed, micro organization theories and issues, including individual and group behavior, leadership, motivation, rewards and reinforcements, job design, stress management, performance evaluation and communication on the one hand and macro organization theories and issues, including goals, organizational design, organizational development, the impact of technology and the market, and international organizational culture on the other hand.
Warp
1. Explanation of basic terms, definitions
2. Effective organizational environment
3. Communication in the organization, its types and methods
4. Verbal communication and paralinguistic aspects of speech
5. Guide interview, types of questions, listening
6. Nonverbal communication, communication barriers
7. Rules for effective communication, communication errors
8. Social perception, errors in perception of others
9. Motivation, job satisfaction and work
10. The working performance
11. Leadership, coaching, teamwork
12. Conflicts, stress management
13. Adapting to change
14. Organisational culture |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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Demonstrate an understanding of theory and research related to current issues and future trends in organizational behaviour
Demonstrate an understanding of the links between individual behaviour and its social and organizational context.
Diagnose and develop constructive proposals for dealing with work issues from an organizational behaviour perspective
Exhibit analytical skills and apply theories to discuss different organizational contexts. |
| Course Contents |
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| The course is designed to provide students with basic understanding of human behaviour as a key element in the creation of effective organizational environment. The focus is on the three elements of organizational behaviour studies that is a) behaviour of individuals in organizations b) group behaviour in organizations and c) how these behaviours influence the overall performance of organizations. Two broad lines of argument are followed, micro organization theories and issues, including individual and group behavior, leadership, motivation, rewards and reinforcements, job design, stress management, performance evaluation and communication on the one hand and macro organization theories and issues, including goals, organizational design, organizational development, the impact of technology and the market, and international organizational culture on the other hand. |
| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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Daft, R. (1998) : Organization Theory and Design, South-Western College Publishing, Cinciati, Ohio.
Robbins, S. (2006): Organizational Behaviour, Engelwood Cliffs, Prentice Hall.
Jimenez, A.C. (2007): The anthropology of organisations, Aldershot ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate.
Ackroyd, S. (2006): The Oxford handbook of work and organization, Oxford : Oxford University Press. |
CEJTHAMR, V., DĚDINA, J. Management a organizační chování. 2. aktualizované a rozšířené vydání. Praha, Grada, 2010
Dědina, J.; Odcházel, J. (2007): Management a moderní organizování firmy, Praha: Grada.
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| Recommended Reading: |
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Fincham, R. (2005): Principles of Organizational Behaviour, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Egidi, M.; Marris, R. (2008): Simon, H.: Economics, Bounded Rationality and the Cognitive Revolution, Cheltenham, Edward Elgar. |
Dědina, J.; Malý, M. (2005): Moderní organizační architektura, Praha : Alfa Publishing, 2005.
DONELLY, J., GIBSON, J., IVANCEVICH, J.M. Management. Praha, Grada Publishing, 1997
HORVÁTHOVÁ, P. et al. Případové studie z managementu. SOT, vol. 9. Ostrava, VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2013
Hutchens, D. (2006):Neandrtálské stíny : zbavte se starých mýtů a naučte se jednat, Praha:Profess Consulting.
Keller, J. (2007): Sociologie organizace a byrokracie, Praha : Sociologické nakladatelství.
VEBER, J. et al. Management: základy moderní manažerské přístupy, výkonnost a prosperita. 2. aktualiz. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 2009
VODÁČEK, Leo a Olga VODÁČKOVÁ. Moderní management v teorii a praxi. 2 rozš. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 2009 |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Other activities |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Task Title | Task Type | Maximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks) | Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing |
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| Exercises evaluation | Credit | 85 | 85 |