Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 6419/2017, de 24-07-2017
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 15,0 TP , Cód. 92991.
Lecturer
- Margarida Sofia de Freitas Oliveira (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Explain the role of the manager as a HR manager;
Explain the strategic importance of people as a competitive advantage;
Identify the applications of individual behaviour management and workteams in organizations;
Identify and characterize psychosocial processes.
Program
I - Organizations
1.1. Nature, Scope and Objectives of CO
1.2. Theories of organizations
1.3. Organizational Structures
1.4. Organizational culture
II - Individuals in Organizations
2.1. Characteristics and Individual Skills: cognitive processes, emotional processes and behaviors
2.2. Motivation
2.3. Attitudes at work
III - Groups in Organizations
3.1. Types and characteristics of groups
3.2. Teams of work and teamwork
3.3. Social exchanges
3.4. Leadership
3.5. Interpersonal relationships and conflicts
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment will consist of a group work based on the elaboration of a scientific article throughout the classes (100%).
Examination is required for students whose grade is equal to or greater than 10.
Assessment during exam time: written test according to the master's schedule (100%).
Bibliography
- Arnold, J. e Randall, R. (2010). Work Psychology: Understanding human behaviour in the workplace. London: Prentice Hall
- Carvalho Ferreira, J. e Neves, J. e Caetano, A. (2011). Manual de Psicossociologia das Organizações. Lisboa: Escolar Editora
- Gonçalves, S. (2014). Psicossociologia do Trabalho e das Organizações: Princípios e Práticas. Lisboa: Lidel
- Pina e Cunha, M. e , . (2016). Manual de Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão. Lisboa: Editora RH
Teaching Method
The theoretical contents will be approached using expository methods. The theoretical-practical component will involve the analysis of case studies and exercises.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
