After the course, the student understands the meaning of the human behavior in accomplishing organizational goals. The student recognizes the essential aspects affecting people's attitudes, motivation and communication and is able to develop solutions into the challenging situations at the workplace.

Students write learning assignments independently. More specific instructions will be provided on the course's Moodle area in October 2018.

Please take into a consideration the required preceding studies and inform in the enrolment what basic course(s) in management and organizations you have.

Learning assignment

1. Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.A. (2017) Essentials of Organizational behavior. Pearson Education Limited.

Or alternatively, Lämsä, A.M. & Päivike, T. (2010 tai muu painos) Organisaatiokäyttäytymisen perusteet. Edita.

2. Other material provided by the teacher.

Recommended time of study: the first year.

Obligatory previous studies: A basic course in management and organizations / business management or KATJOP11 Yrityksen johtamisen perusteet.

The students of the Degree Programme in Business Studies participate in the lecture course.

The course can be accomplished in three optional ways:

Option 1. The lecture course is offered in the third period.

Option 2. The independent study course in English is offered in the second, fourth and summer periods.

Option 3. The independent study course in Finnish is offered in the second, fourth and summer periods.