Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 9920/2021 de 12/11/2021 + Despacho n.º 2436/2023 de 17/02/2023
3 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 14,0 TP , Cód. 601613.
Lecturer
- Gabriela Pedro Gomes (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should understand the role of the individual as an integral part of an organization, the constraints involved, and the relationships among individuals.
Students should understand the importance of the strategic component of human resources, in terms of the study of behavioral variables.
Program
Chapter I - Organizations
1.1. Nature, scope and objectives of Organizational Behavior
1.2. Evolution of organizational theories
1.3. Organizational structure and design
1.4. Welcome and integration of employees.
1.5. Organizational culture
Chapter II - New foundations of behavior
2.1. Variables that enhance workers' flexibility in the face of changes - generational management
2.2. Organizational change process
2.3. Managing healthy work environments vs management of toxic work environments
2.4. Organizational communication
Chapter III - Emotional intelligence and its impact on globalization
3.1. Importance of emotions in behavior
3.2. Assess the impact of globalization on human capital
Chapter IV - Motivation process vs frustration
4.1. Conceptualization of the motivation process
4.2. Motivation and frustration
4.3. Typologies: physiological, social and cognitive reasons
Chapter V - Job satisfaction
5.1. Conceptualization of the satisfaction process
5.2. Antecedents of satisfaction
5.3. Consequences of satisfaction
Chapter VI - Stress at work
6.1. Conceptualization of the stress process at work
6.2. Causes of stress
6.3. Consequences of stress: burnout
Chapter VII - Work teams in organizations
7.1. Types and characteristics of groups
7.2. Work teams and teamwork
Evaluation Methodology
Periodic assessment:
- written test (40%)
- group project (60%), with the results presented in the form of a scientific poster
Final assessment:
- written exam (100%), during the periods specified in the academic calendar
Students whose average grade is equal to or greater than 10 points are approved and exempted from the exam.
Bibliography
- Judge, T. e Robbins, S. (2026). Organizational Behavior. USA: Pearson
- Konopaske, R. e Ivancevich, J. e Matteson, M. (2023). Organizational Behaviour and Management. New York: McGraw Hill
- Neck, C. e Murray, E. e Houghton, J. (2023). Organizational Behavior: A Skill-Building Approach. California, USA: SAGE Publications
- Neves, P. e Cabral-Cardoso, C. e Pina e Cunha, M. e Campos e Cunha, R. e Rego, A. (2016). Manual de Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão. Lisboa: Editora RH
- Rodrigues, F. (2023). Como Gerir Pessoas. Lisboa: Editorial Presença
Teaching Method
Theoretical lessons covering the main theoretical frameworks of Organizational Behavior.
Practical classes involving the analysis and discussion of case studies, and the development and presentation of a group project.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
