Course unit title

Advanced Organizational Behaviour

Course unit code

PSI814

Type of course unit (Compulsory, optional)

Compulsory

Level of course unit (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

The Third Cycle of Doctoral Degree Program

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

2020 – 2021

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

3rd Semester of Doctorate Study

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.8 credits

Name of lecturer(s)
  1. Prof. Dr. Tatik Suryani, SE., MM
  2. Dian Ekowati, S.E., M.Si., M.AppCom(OrgCh)., P.hD.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

By the end of this course, the students are expected to:

  • Be able to identify the theories, concepts, and basic practices of both conventional and digital business marketing management.
  • Beable to learn basic knowledge for character development.
  • Be able to apply the knowledge and understanding of organizational management, including environmental analysis, processes, procedures, and effective management practices.
  • Be able to make good business and management decisions based on critical and systematic data analysis both individually and through effective team management.
  • Be able to design good social networks with internal and external parties in completing their tasks.
  • Be able to create creative ideas or critical perspectives in viewing concepts and problems in management and business.
  • Be able to design organizational and business development plans.
  • Be able to apply effective communication skills in the context of delivering empirical and theoretical arguments in the field of business marketing management.
  • Contribute to the quality improvement of life in society, nation, state, and the progress of civilization based on Pancasila.
  • Appreciate the diversity of culture, perspectives, religions, belief and  the opinions or original findings of others.
  • Internalize academic values, norms, and ethics.
  • Demonstrate a responsible attitude towards work in their area of ​​expertise independently

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)
  1. Face-to-face 
  2. Distance learning using AULA UNAIR (due to pandemic COVID-19 situation)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

Course content

This course is designed as a medium to review and deepen various theories (and research issues) in the main fields of Organizational Theory and Organizational Behaviour. The materials focus on several main topics, such as:

  • Motivation
  • Leadership
  • Group
  • Power
  • Structure and structural contingency theory
  • Organizational culture
  • Organization-environment relations, and organizational effectiveness.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools
  1. Followings are the literature references the students can refer to each week: Robbins, S., (2020)., Organizational Behavior
  2. Davis A. Buchanan & A.A. Huczynski., (2020)., Organizational Behavior
  3. Powell W. W., and Dimaggio P. J. (2004). The New Institutionalism in Organizational Analysis. Chicago, USA: University of Chicago PressOther journals and articleswhose the topics are adapted to the learning materials.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  • Lectures
  • Discussion or Work Group
  • Presentation

Language of instruction
  • English
  • Indonesia

Assessment methods and criteria

In order to pass this course, the students must meet the followings:

  • Being punctual and meeting 75% attendance of the scheduled classes.
  • Achieving a satisfactory attempt at all assessment tasks listed below:

Assessment details:

  • Weekly assignment: 10%
  • Student’s individual participation: 30%
  • Mid semester examinations: 30%
  • Final semester examinations: 30%