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
- Gabriela Pedro Gomes (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Explain the role of the manager as a people manager;
Explain the strategic importance of people as a competitive advantage;
Identify and describe organizational structures;
Identify and describe organizational culture;
Identify the variables that influence human behavior;
Identify the applications of individual and team behavior management in organizations;
Identify and characterize psychosocial processes in organizational contexts: team management, leadership, stress management, and social interactions.
Program
Chapter I - Organizations
1.1. Nature, scope and objectives of Organizational Behavior (OB)
1.2. Theories of Organizations
1.3. Organizational structures
1.4. Organizational culture
Chapter II - Individuals in Organizations
2.1. Individual Characteristics and Abilities: cognitive processes, emotional processes, and behaviors
2.2. Motivation
2.3. Attitudes at Work
2.4. Stress and Well-Being at Work
Chapter III - Groups in Organizations
3.1. Types and Characteristics of Groups
3.2. Work Teams and Teamwork
3.3. Social Interactions
3.4. Leadership
3.5. Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts
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
- Campos e Cunha, R. e Cabral-Cardoso, C. e Neves, P. e Pina e Cunha, M. e Rego, A. (2016). Manual de Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão. Lisboa: Editora RH
- Ivancevich, J. e Matteson, M. e Konopaske, R. (2023). Organizational Behaviour and Management. New York: McGraw Hill
- Neck, C. e Houghton, J. e Murray, E. (2023). Organizational Behavior: A Skill-Building Approach. California, USA: SAGE Publications
- Robbins, S. e Judge, T. (2026). Organizational Behaviour. USA: Pearson
- 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.
