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BALH3000 Organizational Behavior and Leadership Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Study programme
Bachelor’s Programme in Administration and Leadership in the Public Sector
One Year Programme in Organisation and Management
Bachelor Programme in Business Administration and Economics
Elective modules, Faculty of Social Sciences
Oslo Business School, Exchange Programme
Public Administration and Leadership, Exchange Programme
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

How and why do individual employees and groups of employees behave the way they do within an organizational setting? How do leaders achieve the best outcomes for their organizations? Organizational behavior and leadership theories address these questions and their possible answers from different angles. Such theories aim to understand, explain and improve attitudes of individuals and groups in organizations. This understanding is important for the facilitation of positive individual, group, and organizational functioning, success and competitive advantage. This course addresses these issues and is an introduction to psychological theory in an occupational perspective.

Students who participate in this course will acquire knowledge about how different psychological factors affect human behavior in organizations. An overview of contemporary research based knowledge and the most important topics, concepts, and contributions within this field is provided.

Required preliminary courses

This course will give students an understanding of the theories and techniques required for efficient testing of IT systems.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student:

  • is aware of the importance of evaluating and testing IT systems
  • is capable of explaining different techniques and using systems for the evaluation and testing of IT systems
  • understands how evaluation and testing relate to other activities in the development process

Skills

The student:

  • is familiar with and uses techniques to evaluate and test IT systems
  • is capable of preparing evaluation and test reports

General competence

The student:

  • is familiar with techniques and theories that promote good quality in IT systems
  • is aware of the importance of testing IT systems

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and practical exercises. In the practical exercise sessions, the students will work on assignments, both individually and in groups (2-4 students), under supervision.

Course requirements

Examination form:

Individual written exam under supervision of 3 hours.

Exams can be appealed.

Assessment

None

Permitted exam materials and equipment

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Grading scale

The course builds on broad experience of programming.

Examiners

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner. At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

Course contact person

Malte Runge