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BSOL2200 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 50/100
Term Paper 50/100

Course content

This course aims to introduce students to the fields of organizational behavior (OB) and leadership, and their essential roles in organizations. People make the place, it is often said. The course will cover a variety of topics related to organizational behavior and leadership, structured around individual and group levels of analysis. Topics will include individual behavior, personality and values, group/team dynamics, leadership styles, emotions, attitudes and stress in the workplace, and other related themes. In all, this course will provide an overview of how leaders and their followers interact in and around today’s complex and agile organizations.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Define the concepts of organizational behavior (OB) and leadership
  • Explain the importance of OB and leadership in and around organizations
  • Recognize the reasons for the behavior of individuals in the workplace
  • Understand the required leadership behaviors and skills needed for effective leadership in organizations

Skills

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Develop critical thinking abilities from relevant discussions on topics related to OB and leadership
  • Demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal capabilities
  • Improve self-awareness and empathy toward other individuals
  • Solve problems and make effective decisions in key organizational circumstances
  • Communicate clearly and manage time and deadlines effectively
  • Produce and deliver professional leadership presentations

General competence

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and select credible sources of information on OB and leadership topics
  • Write, present and report logical group analyses of different OB and leadership topics
  • Justify the arguments presented
  • Formulate relevant conclusions and synthesize viable recommendations for leadership practice

Learning methods and activities

  • Lectures
  • Team/Group reflections
  • Classroom discussions on a variety of OB and leadership-related topics

Further on evaluation

Students who do not pass the course may retake one part of the assignment. Students who wish to improve their grade must retake all assignments. In the case of a resit, the assignment form may be changed. Further information will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

Course assessment consists of two components:

  • Assignment 1 - Group project (size of the group: 2-3 students) consisting of one group oral presentation (50%) and
  • Assignment 2 - Group term paper (report) (50%).

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Will be stated at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
ORG2200 7.5 SPRING 2013
PSY2019 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
More on the course

No

Facts

Version: A
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
NTNU Business School

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Assignment 50/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Term Paper 50/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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