Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour
This unit provides an introduction to the nature of organisations in relation to management practices. The unit examines the internal nature of organisations from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint. The unit is intended to develop an understanding of the behaviour of people within organisations and the significance of organisational design and characteristics. It also aims to provide the basis for, and to underpin further study in, specialist areas of business.
Summary of learning outcomes
To achieve this unit a learner must:
- Explore organisational structure and culture
- Examine different approaches to management and leadership and theories of organisation
- Examine the relationship between motivational theories
- Demonstrate an understanding of working with others, teamwork, groups and group dynamics
Suggested Reading
Introducing Organisational Behaviour/Organizational Behaviour Student Workbook
Organizational Behaviour: An Introductory Text
Why Work?: Motivating the New Generation
Management and Organisational Behaviour
Multi Pack: Essentials of Organisational Behaviour & CD-Rom
All content copyright © 2007 - 2013