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 key concepts of Organizational Behavior and the interaction between individuals, groups, and organizations; analyze the influence of behavioral variables on attitudes and behaviors in the workplace; and apply concepts and models of Organizational Behavior to the analysis of organizational situations and decision-making in Human Resources Management.
SDGs 3, 4 and 8
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.
Chapter VIII - Leadership
8.1. Evolution of leadership theories.
8.2. Female leadership and entrepreneurship.
8.3. Power, control and conflict.
Chapter IX - Trends in Human Capital Management
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.
