On successful completion of the course, students:

• Are able to work on organizational problems and understand human behavior in organizational contexts
• Can apply techniques and models with which structures, processes and behavior in organizations can be analyzed and changed
• Know the central concepts in the field of an organization. Based on the interrelationships of environment and organization, Students develop an understanding of changing economic and social conditions.
• Can apply techniques and models with which structures, processes and behavior in organizations can be analyzed and changed
• Develop an understanding of changing social conditions and their impact on the social system organization
• Can carry out case study analyses and reflections of business management and labor law texts (e.g. sample service contracts) under guidance

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The course will cover the following topics/content:

• Introduction of HR and organizational behavior
• Organizational theory: Article readings
• Organizational design
• Organizational processes
• Leadership basics
• Leadership reflection
• Organizational culture
• Power, politics and conflicts
• Trends in organizational development

Mayrhofer, W./Furtmüller, G./Kasper, H. (Hrsg) (2015): Personalmanagement-Führung-Organisation. 5. Auflage. Wien: Linde international.
Robbins, S. (2001): Organisation der Unternehmung. München: Pearson.
Vahs, D. (2015): Organisation. Ein Lehr- und Managementbuch. 9. Auflage. Stuttgart: Schäffer-Poeschel.

Moderated group work, lecture, discussion, reflection paper, lecture by and discussion with business experts

Integrated module examination
Assessment type: Continuous assessment
Assessment method/s: The three courses from the module are all assessed on the following basis:
Reflection paper on a presentation by an external expert from the business world
Final written examination