Organizational Culture and Behavior (10 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the effects of organizational culture and behavior on performance and productivity,
- carry out an organizational analysis for a change program,
- discover the meaning of why leaders do what they do instead of focusing on what and how,
- understand the importance of intercultural and crisis communication in change situations
- apply strategic perspective into organizational and individual performance

Location and time

This study unit is implemented at Laurea Leppävaara Campus;
Study days: See the study calendar.
It is essential to join the starting session in order to reach the anticipated learning objectives.

Materials

Study materials and suggested literature will be planned together with the student group at the beginning of the study unit.

Teaching methods

Learning objectives of the study unit: Student is able to understand the effects of organizational culture and behavior on performance and productivity; carry out an organizational analysis for a change program; discover the meaning of why leaders do what they do instead of focusing on what and how; understand the importance of intercultural and crisis communication in change situations; apply strategic perspective into organizational and individual performance.
Contents: Organizational culture; understanding behavior; leading change; crisis communication; personal leadership.
Implementation: On Laurea Leppävaara Campus; lecturing, expert lectures;
Learning assignment: Will be introduced at the beginning of the course.
Tutoring and communication: Face-to face and via Optima.

Employer connections

Visiting lecurers bring in the connection to business organizations and other establishments.

Exam schedules

It is essential to join the starting session in order to reach the anticipated learning objectives.
Student´s learning assessment is based on individual and team assignments. No traditional exam.
The schedule for visiting lecturers will be announced at the beginning of the course. Attendance on those lectures (visiting lecturers) is compulsory.

International connections

Multicultural, international student group creates an international environment. Subject-specific content is discussed in global context.

Completion alternatives

If needed, possible optional ways of completing the course can be negotiated with the teacher in charge.

Student workload

To be discussed at the beginning of the course.

Content scheduling

Content scheduling is done together with the student group at the beginning of the study unit.
Inbetween the study days students are expected to work independently or in teams. If needed, coaching is provided outside the actual study days.

Evaluation scale

H-5