MGT200 Organizational Behavior Assignment

Academic Details 

1. Overview of the Subject 

The subject of study focuses on the individual and group processes of organisational behaviour, motivation, teamwork and performance, the effects of different communication styles, types of conflict, leadership, and the skills for contributing to organisational effectiveness and effective change. The cultural, ethical and social concerns of organisational behaviour are reviewed. 

2. Graduate Attributes for Undergraduate Courses 

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), and the Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance) courses from King’s Own Institute will achieve the graduate attributes expected from successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework (2nd edition, January 2013). Graduates at this level will be able to apply an advanced body of knowledge from their major area of study in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship and as a pathway for further learning. 

King’s Own Institute’s generic graduate attributes for a bachelor’s level degree are summarised below: 

Across the course, these skills are developed progressively at three levels: 

• Level 1 Foundation – Students learn the basic skills, theories and techniques of the subject and apply them in basic, stand-alone contexts. 
• Level 2 Intermediate – Students further develop skills, theories and techniques of the subject and apply them in more complex contexts, beginning to integrate the application with other subjects. 
• Level 3 Advanced – Students have a demonstrated ability to plan, research and apply the skills, theories and techniques of the subject in complex situations, integrating the subject content with a range of other subject disciplines within the context of the course

3. Subject Learning Outcomes 

This is a Level 2 subject. 

Listed below, are key knowledge and skills students are expected to attain by successfully completing this subject: 

Subject Learning Outcomes 

a) Explain how theories of organisational behaviour may be applied in an organisational setting

b) Evaluate potential organisational problem situations and formulate proactive managerial interventions, with special sensitivity to cultural, ethical and social concerns

c) Locate relevant research and compare and critique the findings on current developments in organisational behaviour

d) Communicate effectively in oral and/or written forms about organisational behaviour theories and their application with appropriate concepts and logical arguments

e) Apply knowledge of leadership principles and processes to explain and exact effective leader and follower behaviours.

4. Subject Content and Structure 

The subject content and how it is structured, including specific topics covered in lectures and tutorials. Reading refers to the text unless otherwise indicated. 

5. Public Holiday Amendments 

Please note: KOI is closed on all scheduled NSW Public Holidays. 

There are no public holidays during the teaching weeks of this trimester. 

6. Review of Grade, Deferred Exams & Supplementary Exams/Assessments 

Review of Grade: 

There may be instances when you believe that your final grade in a subject does not accurately reflect your performance against the marking criteria. Section 8 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy (www.koi.edu.au) describes the grounds on which you may apply for a Review of Grade. 

If you have a concern about your marks and you are unable to resolve it with the Academic staff concerned, then you can apply for a formal Review of Grade as explained in section 3.2(e) Appeals Process below. Please note the time limits for requesting a review. Please ensure you read the Review of Grade information before submitting an application. 

Review of Grade Day: 

Final exam scripts will not normally be returned to students. Students can obtain feedback on their exam performance and their results for the whole subject at the Review of Grade Day. KOI will hold the Review of Grade Day for all subjects studied in T222 on WED 26 OCT 

Only final exams and whole subject results will be discussed as all other assessments should have been reviewed during the trimester. Further information about Review of Grade Day will be available through Moodle. 

If you fail one or more subjects and you wish to consider applying for a Review of Grade you are STRONGLY ADVISED to attend the Review of Grade Day. You will have the chance to discuss your final exam and subject

result with your lecturer, and will be advised if you have valid reasons for applying for a Review of Grade (see Section 3.2 below and the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy). 

A formal request for a review of grade may not be considered unless you first contact the subject coordinator to discuss the result. 

Deferred Exams: 

If you wish to apply for a deferred exam because you are unable to attend the scheduled exam, you should submit the Assignment Extension / Exam Deferment Form available by clicking the following link Assignment Extension / Exam Deferment Form as soon as possible, but no later than three (3) working days of the assessment due date. 

If you miss your mid-trimester or final exam there is no guarantee you will be offered a deferred exam. 

You must apply within the stated timeframe and satisfy the conditions for approval to be offered a deferred exam (see Section 8.1 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy and the Application for Assignment Extension or Deferred Exam Forms). In assessing your request for a deferred exam, KOI will take into account the information you provide, the severity of the event or circumstance, your performance on other items of assessment in the subject, class attendance and your history of previous applications for special consideration. 

Deferred mid-trimester exams will be held before the end of week 9. Deferred final exams will be held on two days during week 1 or 2 in the next trimester. You will not normally be granted a deferred exam on the grounds that you mistook the time, date or place of an examination, or that you have made arrangements to be elsewhere at that time; for example, have booked plane tickets. 

If you are offered a deferred exam, but do not attend you will be awarded 0 marks for the exam. This may mean it becomes difficult for you to pass the subject. If you apply for a deferred exam within the required time frame and satisfy the conditions you will be advised by email (to your KOI student email address) of the time and date for the deferred exam. Please ensure that you are available to take the exam at this time. 

Marks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that item of assessment towards your final mark in the subject. 

Supplementary Assessments (Exams and Assessments): 

A supplementary assessment may be offered to students to provide a final opportunity to demonstrate successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a subject. Supplementary assessments are only offered at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. In considering whether or not to offer a supplementary assessment, KOI will take into account your performance on all the major assessment items in the subject, your attendance, participation and your history of any previous special considerations. 

If you are offered a supplementary assessment, you will be advised by email to your KOI student email address of the time and due date for the supplementary assessment – supplementary exams will normally be held at the same time as deferred final exams during week 1 or week 2 of the next trimester. 

You must pass the supplementary assessment to pass the subject. The maximum grade you can achieve in a subject based on a supplementary assessment is a PASS grade. 

If you: 

•  are offered a supplementary assessment, but fail it; 
•  are offered a supplementary exam, but do not attend; or 
•  are offered a supplementary assessment but do not submit by the due date; 

you will receive a FAIL grade for the subject. 

Students are also eligible for a supplementary assessment for their final subject in a course where they fail the subject but have successfully completed all other subjects in the course. You must have completed all major assessment tasks for the subject and obtained a passing mark on at least one of the major assessment tasks to be eligible for a supplementary assessment. 

If you believe you meet the criteria for a supplementary assessment for the final subject in your course, but have not received an offer, complete the Complaint, Grievance, Appeal Form and send your form to reception@koi.edu.au. The deadline for applying for supplementary assessment is the Friday of the first week of classes in the next trimester. 

7. Teaching Methods/Strategies 

Briefly described below are the teaching methods/strategies used in this subject: 

• Lectures (2 hours/week) are conducted in seminar style and address the subject content, provide motivation and context and draw on the students’ experience and preparatory reading. o Tutorials (2 hours/week) include class discussion of case studies and research papers, practice sets and problem-solving and syndicate work on group projects. Tutorials often include group exercises and so contribute to the development of teamwork skills and cultural understanding. Tutorial participation is an essential component of the subject and contributes to the development of many of the graduate attributes (see section 2.2 above). Tutorial participation contributes towards the assessment in many subjects (see details in Section 3.1 for this subject). Supplementary tutorial material such as case studies, recommended readings, review questions etc. will be made available each week in Moodle. 
• Online teaching resources include class materials, readings, model answers to assignments and exercises and discussion boards. All online materials for this subject as provided by KOI will be found in the Moodle page for this subject. Students should access Moodle regularly as material may be updated at any time during the trimester 
• Other contact - academic staff may also contact students either via Moodle messaging, or via email to the email address provided to KOI on enrolment.