MGB130 Managing People
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| Unit code: | MGB130 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | MGB200, MGX200 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,124 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,512 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB130 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | MGB200, MGX200 |
| Coordinator: | Michael Booth | michael.booth@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Everyone in business, government and non-for-profit organisations works with other people, and organisational behaviour provides the knowledge and tools to interact with others effectively. No matter what career path you choose, you'll find that organisational behaviour concepts play an important part in performing your job and working more effectively within organisations. In this unit we will examine how individual differences impact upon what people think, feel, and do in the workplace, and how this understanding of people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. By taking an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective, drawing on the fields of management, HR, psychology, behavioural economics and sociology, we focus on getting the best out of people at work, including ourselves, by promoting the sustainable and ethical integration of the business needs and the individual's needs.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of organisational behaviours to explain diverse business situations. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Explain and evaluate real world professional situations and make evidence-based recommendations for improved practice. [HO2.1, HO2.2]
- Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks to address business situations. [SE5.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written forms. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills and collaborate to meet team outcomes. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
The content of this unit integrates key concepts and ideas relevant to a foundational understanding of organisational behaviour and theory. The unit is designed around three modules: 1) Organisational effectiveness; 2). Managing others; and 3). Employee engagement and well-being.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. The unit incorporates a range of lectures, tutorials, and online learning resources to facilitate your learning and accommodate various learning styles. Tutorials provide a dynamic learning environment to promote the application of theory through experiential exercises, case analysis, group and small group discussions, presentations and other activities, and provide guidance to completing assessment tasks set for the unit. Online resources are designed for self-directed learning with respect to key readings, case reviews, and revision activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form, from online quiz feedback, or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing knowledge and understanding of how people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. The first assessment is an essay focusing on gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. The second is a group report providing recommendations to business and the third is a take home exam focusing on a case study and an ethical issue.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
You will write an argumentative essay that takes a clear position on the issues raised and is supported by an analysis and evaluation of academic theory and empirical research.
Formative or Summative:: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Group Report
Acting as a team of consultants working on a real world case study, you will provide analysis and recommendations to improve organisational outcomes.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Take Home Exam
A final Take Home Exam will assess your understanding of the theories and research relating to the topics covered over the semester, and your ability to apply these theories to understand workplace issues. This exam will consist of two parts:
- Case analysis; and
- Ethical dilemma.
The exam will be released on Canvas at the end of Week 12 and will be due in Week 13.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. Instead there are prescribed weekly readings which have been placed under QUT Readings on the unit's Canvas site. In addition to the prescribed readings there are also additional recommended readings each week to extend your learning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Group Report
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | MGB130 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | MGB200, MGX200 |
Overview
Everyone in business, government and non-for-profit organisations works with other people, and organisational behaviour provides the knowledge and tools to interact with others effectively. No matter what career path you choose, you'll find that organisational behaviour concepts play an important part in performing your job and working more effectively within organisations. In this unit we will examine how individual differences impact upon what people think, feel, and do in the workplace, and how this understanding of people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. By taking an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective, drawing on the fields of management, HR, psychology, behavioural economics and sociology, we focus on getting the best out of people at work, including ourselves, by promoting the sustainable and ethical integration of the business needs and the individual's needs.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of organisational behaviours to explain diverse business situations. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Explain and evaluate real world professional situations and make evidence-based recommendations for improved practice. [HO2.1, HO2.2]
- Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks to address business situations. [SE5.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written forms. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills and collaborate to meet team outcomes. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
The content of this unit integrates key concepts and ideas relevant to a foundational understanding of organisational behaviour and theory. The unit is designed around three modules: 1) Organisational effectiveness; 2). Managing others; and 3). Employee engagement and well-being.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. The unit incorporates a range of lectures, tutorials, and online learning resources to facilitate your learning and accommodate various learning styles. Tutorials provide a dynamic learning environment to promote the application of theory through experiential exercises, case analysis, group and small group discussions, presentations and other activities, and provide guidance to completing assessment tasks set for the unit. Online resources are designed for self-directed learning with respect to key readings, case reviews, and revision activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form, from online quiz feedback, or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing knowledge and understanding of how people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. The first assessment is an essay focusing on gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. The second is a group report providing recommendations to business and the third is a take home exam focusing on a case study and an ethical issue.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
You will write an argumentative essay that takes a clear position on the issues raised and is supported by an analysis and evaluation of academic theory and empirical research.
Formative or Summative:: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Group Report
Acting as a team of consultants working on a real world case study, you will provide analysis and recommendations to improve organisational outcomes.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Take Home Exam
A final Take Home Exam will assess your understanding of the theories and research relating to the topics covered over the semester, and your ability to apply these theories to understand workplace issues. This exam will consist of two parts:
- Case analysis; and
- Ethical dilemma.
The exam will be released on Canvas at the end of Week 12 and will be due in Week 13.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. Instead there are prescribed weekly readings which have been placed under QUT Readings on the unit's Canvas site. In addition to the prescribed readings there are also additional recommended readings each week to extend your learning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Group Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB130 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | MGB200, MGX200 |
Overview
Everyone in business, government and non-for-profit organisations works with other people, and organisational behaviour provides the knowledge and tools to interact with others effectively. No matter what career path you choose, you'll find that organisational behaviour concepts play an important part in performing your job and working more effectively within organisations. In this unit we will examine how individual differences impact upon what people think, feel, and do in the workplace, and how this understanding of people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. By taking an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective, drawing on the fields of management, HR, psychology, behavioural economics and sociology, we focus on getting the best out of people at work, including ourselves, by promoting the sustainable and ethical integration of the business needs and the individual's needs.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of organisational behaviours to explain diverse business situations. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Explain and evaluate real world professional situations and make evidence-based recommendations for improved practice. [HO2.1, HO2.2]
- Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks to address business situations. [SE5.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written forms. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills and collaborate to meet team outcomes. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
The content of this unit integrates key concepts and ideas relevant to a foundational understanding of organisational behaviour and theory. The unit is designed around three modules: 1) Organisational effectiveness; 2). Managing others; and 3). Employee engagement and well-being.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. The unit incorporates a range of lectures, tutorials, and online learning resources to facilitate your learning and accommodate various learning styles. Tutorials provide a dynamic learning environment to promote the application of theory through experiential exercises, case analysis, group and small group discussions, presentations and other activities, and provide guidance to completing assessment tasks set for the unit. Online resources are designed for self-directed learning with respect to key readings, case reviews, and revision activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form, from online quiz feedback, or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing knowledge and understanding of how people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. The first assessment is an essay focusing on gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. The second is a group report providing recommendations to business and the third is a take home exam focusing on a case study and an ethical issue.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
You will write an argumentative essay that takes a clear position on the issues raised and is supported by an analysis and evaluation of academic theory and empirical research.
Formative or Summative:: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Group Report
Acting as a team of consultants working on a real world case study, you will provide analysis and recommendations to improve organisational outcomes.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Take Home Exam
A final Take Home Exam will assess your understanding of the theories and research relating to the topics covered over the semester, and your ability to apply these theories to understand workplace issues. This exam will consist of two parts:
- Case analysis; and
- Ethical dilemma.
The exam will be released on Canvas at the end of Week 12 and will be due in Week 13.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. Instead there are prescribed weekly readings which have been placed under QUT Readings on the unit's Canvas site. In addition to the prescribed readings there are also additional recommended readings each week to extend your learning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Group Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | MGB130 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | MGB200, MGX200 |
Overview
Everyone in business, government and non-for-profit organisations works with other people, and organisational behaviour provides the knowledge and tools to interact with others effectively. No matter what career path you choose, you'll find that organisational behaviour concepts play an important part in performing your job and working more effectively within organisations. In this unit we will examine how individual differences impact upon what people think, feel, and do in the workplace, and how this understanding of people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. By taking an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective, drawing on the fields of management, HR, psychology, behavioural economics and sociology, we focus on getting the best out of people at work, including ourselves, by promoting the sustainable and ethical integration of the business needs and the individual's needs.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of organisational behaviours to explain diverse business situations. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Explain and evaluate real world professional situations and make evidence-based recommendations for improved practice. [HO2.1, HO2.2]
- Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks to address business situations. [SE5.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written forms. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills and collaborate to meet team outcomes. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
The content of this unit integrates key concepts and ideas relevant to a foundational understanding of organisational behaviour and theory. The unit is designed around three modules: 1) Organisational effectiveness; 2). Managing others; and 3). Employee engagement and well-being.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. The unit incorporates a range of lectures, tutorials, and online learning resources to facilitate your learning and accommodate various learning styles. Tutorials provide a dynamic learning environment to promote the application of theory through experiential exercises, case analysis, group and small group discussions, presentations and other activities, and provide guidance to completing assessment tasks set for the unit. Online resources are designed for self-directed learning with respect to key readings, case reviews, and revision activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form, from online quiz feedback, or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing knowledge and understanding of how people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. The first assessment is an essay focusing on gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. The second is a group report providing recommendations to business and the third is a take home exam focusing on a case study and an ethical issue.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
You will write an argumentative essay that takes a clear position on the issues raised and is supported by an analysis and evaluation of academic theory and empirical research.
Formative or Summative:: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Group Report
Acting as a team of consultants working on a real world case study, you will provide analysis and recommendations to improve organisational outcomes.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Take Home Exam
A final Take Home Exam will assess your understanding of the theories and research relating to the topics covered over the semester, and your ability to apply these theories to understand workplace issues. This exam will consist of two parts:
- Case analysis; and
- Ethical dilemma.
The exam will be released on Canvas at the end of Week 12 and will be due in Week 13.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. Instead there are prescribed weekly readings which have been placed under QUT Readings on the unit's Canvas site. In addition to the prescribed readings there are also additional recommended readings each week to extend your learning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Group Report
Unit Outline: Summer 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB130 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | MGB200, MGX200 |
Overview
Everyone in business, government and non-for-profit organisations works with other people, and organisational behaviour provides the knowledge and tools to interact with others effectively. No matter what career path you choose, you'll find that organisational behaviour concepts play an important part in performing your job and working more effectively within organisations. In this unit we will examine how individual differences impact upon what people think, feel, and do in the workplace, and how this understanding of people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. By taking an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective, drawing on the fields of management, HR, psychology, behavioural economics and sociology, we focus on getting the best out of people at work, including ourselves, by promoting the sustainable and ethical integration of the business needs and the individual's needs.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of organisational behaviours to explain diverse business situations. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Explain and evaluate real world professional situations and make evidence-based recommendations for improved practice. [HO2.1, HO2.2]
- Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks to address business situations. [SE5.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written forms. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills and collaborate to meet team outcomes. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
The content of this unit integrates key concepts and ideas relevant to a foundational understanding of organisational behaviour and theory. The unit is designed around three modules: 1) Organisational effectiveness; 2). Managing others; and 3). Employee engagement and well-being.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. The unit incorporates a range of lectures, tutorials, and online learning resources to facilitate your learning and accommodate various learning styles. Tutorials provide a dynamic learning environment to promote the application of theory through experiential exercises, case analysis, group and small group discussions, presentations and other activities, and provide guidance to completing assessment tasks set for the unit. Online resources are designed for self-directed learning with respect to key readings, case reviews, and revision activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form, from online quiz feedback, or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing knowledge and understanding of how people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. The first assessment is an essay focusing on gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. The second is a group report providing recommendations to business and the third is a take home exam focusing on a case study and an ethical issue.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
You will write an argumentative essay that takes a clear position on the issues raised and is supported by an analysis and evaluation of academic theory and empirical research.
Formative or Summative:: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Group Report
Acting as a team of consultants working on a real world case study, you will provide analysis and recommendations to improve organisational outcomes.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Take Home Exam
A final Take Home Exam will assess your understanding of the theories and research relating to the topics covered over the semester, and your ability to apply these theories to understand workplace issues. This exam will consist of two parts:
- Case analysis; and
- Ethical dilemma.
The exam will be released on Canvas at the end of Week 12 and will be due in Week 13.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. Instead there are prescribed weekly readings which have been placed under QUT Readings on the unit's Canvas site. In addition to the prescribed readings there are also additional recommended readings each week to extend your learning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Group Report
Unit Outline: Summer 2025, Online
| Unit code: | MGB130 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | MGB200, MGX200 |
Overview
Everyone in business, government and non-for-profit organisations works with other people, and organisational behaviour provides the knowledge and tools to interact with others effectively. No matter what career path you choose, you'll find that organisational behaviour concepts play an important part in performing your job and working more effectively within organisations. In this unit we will examine how individual differences impact upon what people think, feel, and do in the workplace, and how this understanding of people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. By taking an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective, drawing on the fields of management, HR, psychology, behavioural economics and sociology, we focus on getting the best out of people at work, including ourselves, by promoting the sustainable and ethical integration of the business needs and the individual's needs.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of organisational behaviours to explain diverse business situations. [KS1.1, HO2.1]
- Explain and evaluate real world professional situations and make evidence-based recommendations for improved practice. [HO2.1, HO2.2]
- Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks to address business situations. [SE5.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: SE (5.1)
- Communicate knowledge and ideas in written forms. [PC3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Apply teamwork knowledge and skills and collaborate to meet team outcomes. [TS4.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: TS (4.2)
Content
The content of this unit integrates key concepts and ideas relevant to a foundational understanding of organisational behaviour and theory. The unit is designed around three modules: 1) Organisational effectiveness; 2). Managing others; and 3). Employee engagement and well-being.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. The unit incorporates a range of lectures, tutorials, and online learning resources to facilitate your learning and accommodate various learning styles. Tutorials provide a dynamic learning environment to promote the application of theory through experiential exercises, case analysis, group and small group discussions, presentations and other activities, and provide guidance to completing assessment tasks set for the unit. Online resources are designed for self-directed learning with respect to key readings, case reviews, and revision activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form, from online quiz feedback, or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessment items which are designed to assist you in developing knowledge and understanding of how people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. The first assessment is an essay focusing on gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. The second is a group report providing recommendations to business and the third is a take home exam focusing on a case study and an ethical issue.
You will receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes; and demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Essay
You will write an argumentative essay that takes a clear position on the issues raised and is supported by an analysis and evaluation of academic theory and empirical research.
Formative or Summative:: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Group Report
Acting as a team of consultants working on a real world case study, you will provide analysis and recommendations to improve organisational outcomes.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), PC (3.1), TS (4.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Take Home Exam
A final Take Home Exam will assess your understanding of the theories and research relating to the topics covered over the semester, and your ability to apply these theories to understand workplace issues. This exam will consist of two parts:
- Case analysis; and
- Ethical dilemma.
The exam will be released on Canvas at the end of Week 12 and will be due in Week 13.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
No additional requirements.
Costs
No additional costs.
Resources
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. Instead there are prescribed weekly readings which have been placed under QUT Readings on the unit's Canvas site. In addition to the prescribed readings there are also additional recommended readings each week to extend your learning.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Essay, Take Home Exam - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Essay, Take Home Exam - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Group Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay, Group Report - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Group Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO3, Take Home Exam
PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Essay, Group Report, Take Home Exam - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Group Report