COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
BUS 503 B 3 3 0 0 3 7.5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Xhimi Hysa
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: In this subject will be studied various theories about organizational structure, organizational processes, internal relations, and organizational performance.
Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to provide students with theories and concepts to enable understanding of the behavior of individuals, groups and organizations in a global business environment. The interaction between the elements of the organization, personality, leadership, motivation, labor benefits, work for achieving organizational effectiveness will be explored.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 What is Organizational Behavior?
2 Principles of Individual Behavior, Attitudes and Benefits at Work.
3 Personality and Values
4 Motivation Concepts, Motivation
5 Principles of Conduct in Groups
6 Meaning of Working Teams
7 Review Session
8 Midterm Exam
9 Conflicts and Negotiations
10 Fundamentals of Organizational Structure
11 Organizational Culture
12 Human Resources Policies and Practices
13 Organizational Change and Managing Difficulties
14 Perception and Individual Decision Making
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: INTERNATIONAL VERSION, ROBBINS (13TH EDTION)
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Exposure to various theories of organizational behaviors, concepts, and current research in the field of organizational behavior.
2 Understanding the importance of effective communication from top to bottom as well as from bottom to top.
3 Understanding the interaction of individuals in the group and the organization as a whole.
4 Comparing and coping with the various techniques used to measure the effectiveness of organizations.
5 Comparing different leadership styles and how these styles of leadership influence organizing and effectiveness.
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Master of Science in Business Administration Program
1 Integrate theories from business and economics to tackle business problem 5
2 Inspire an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work. 5
3 Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations 5
4 Organize and pursue scientific research projects 5
5 Enhance persuasive communication and presentation capabilities. 5
6 Critically evaluate contemporary research in specific business areas. 5
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
20
Project
1
20
Quiz
2
10
Final Exam
1
30
Attendance
10
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 2 32
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Assignments 7 3 21
Final examination 1 13 13
Other 2 38 76
Total Work Load:
200
Total Work Load/25(h):
8
ECTS Credit of the Course:
7.5