Organizational Behaviour and Wellbeing at Work (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Weekly classes on Mondays at 17.40-20.30 between January 15 and March 11 (except on February 19). Weekly classes are in Pasila, and online participation is not possible.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the period, the course is possible to choose from contact, blended or virtual implementation. Please, check the course implementation description.

Recognition of Prior Learning: In case that you wish demonstrate your prior learning instead of taking the course, please, contact a responsible teacher.

Intro

Organizational behaviour consists of three levels: individual, team, and organizational levels. Come and discover what things are important to people at work and how these three levels interact. One of the challenges of working life is to adapt rapidly to changing working life needs. In this course, you will learn to identify the basic principles of organizational behaviour and occupational psychology, apply them to well-being at organizations, and develop your organization from a business perspective. In the course, you will learn the basic principles for utilizing research knowledge. The course is suitable for everyone who is interested in organizational behaviour and their well-being.

Materials

The library has several books on organizational behavior and well-being at work, each providing basic concepts to understand organizational behavior and work well-being. In addition, the teacher gives recommendations to students for study material. Students are also expected to rely on research articles in their assignments to gain experience in reading them. Recommendations for readings are in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

This contact course has weekly classes where students are expected to participate and contribute to collective learning actively. Weekly classes and learning assignments support learning.

Working life connections

Students are recommended to reflect the course material on their experiences at work and other organizational settings. By doing this, students gain an understanding of organizational behavior and well-being at work.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

This course does not have an exam.

Completion alternatives

This course has an option for recognition for prior learning (RPL). It is recommended that a student has at least five years of experience in high-skill work to do RPL. Please get in touch with the course teacher for this option.

Learning assignments

Pre-assignment: students have to do a short pre-assignment before the course begins. It is a requirement for having a place in the course. Students must also be present at the first class to keep their place in the course.

This course has two assignments to support students’ learning. Students write weekly a reflective learning diary in which they apply the concepts and models introduced in the class to their experiences. This course also has a group assignment in which students solve a real question/issue related to organizational behavior and well-being at work. Moreover, learning occurs in interaction with others, and students are expected to contribute to collective learning, which is a requirement for higher course grades.