wir801 - Concepts of Organisation and Management (Complete module description)

Module label	Concepts of Organisation and Management
Modulkürzel	wir801
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h
Institute directory	Department of Business Administration, Economics and Law (Economics)
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls	Master's Programme Business Administration, Economics and Law (Master) > Basismodule Master's Programme Business Administration, Economics and Law (Master) > Kernmodule CHI Master's Programme Business Administration, Economics and Law (Master) > Mantelmodule (MPO2020) Master's Programme Business Administration, Economics and Law (Master) > Schwerpunkt "China - Wirtschaft und Sprache" (CHI) - Kernmodule (MPO2020) Master's programme Business Administration: Management and Law (Master) > Basismodule Master's programme Business Administration: Management and Law (Master) > Kernmodule CHI Master's Programme Business Informatics (Master) > Module der Wirtschafts- und Rechtswissenschaften (Master) Master's Programme Management Consulting (Master) > Mastermodule
Zuständige Personen	Breisig, Thomas (module responsibility) Brennecke, Julia (module responsibility) Huang, Shao-Yi (module responsibility) Theel, Tobias (module responsibility) Lehrenden, Die im Modul (Prüfungsberechtigt) Wengelowski, Peter (Module counselling) Breisig, Thomas (Module counselling) Gilbert, Jonathan (Module counselling) Brennecke, Julia (Module counselling)
Prerequisites	keine
Skills to be acquired in this module	Within this module, students develop a solid understanding of key concepts, theories, and research perspectives in Organizational Behavior. They analyze how individual behavior, group processes, and organizational structures shape interaction and performance in organizations. Classic and contemporary models are discussed critically and applied to practical management questions. Through case studies, discussions, and interactive exercises, students reflect on different perspectives on motivation, leadership, collaboration, and organizational change. Students • can explain and contextualize core theories of individual, group, and organizational behavior within scientific debates, • are able to apply and critically evaluate concepts and empirical insights in practical organizational settings, • enhance their ability to reflect on their own role and leadership behavior and strengthen their analytical and argumentative skills in dealing with organizational phenomena.
Module contents	The module covers core topics of Organizational Behavior across three analytical levels – individual, group, and organization. At the individual level, students explore foundations of behavior in organizations, including personality, motivation, creativity, well-being, performance, and individual leadership. At the group level, the focus is on social dynamics and interaction. Topics include group development, communication, decision-making, diversity, power, conflict, and leadership in teams. At the organizational level, structural and cultural influences on behavior are examined. Students engage with topics such as organizational structure, culture, leadership at the organizational level, and managing change. Through discussions, case analyses, and interactive exercises, theoretical concepts are critically examined and applied to real organizational contexts.
Literaturempfehlungen	Will be announced in the course
Links	https://uol.de/en/bwl-bwp/organization-leadership
Languages of instruction	English , German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	jährlich
Module capacity	unrestricted
Reference text	Das Modul muss im Masterstudiengang Wirtschafts- und Rechtswissenschaften als Basismodul von allen Schwerpunkten gewählt werden.
Type of module	je nach Studiengang Pflicht oder Wahlpflicht
Previous knowledge	Praktische Erfahrungen; Kenntnisse aus den Bachelor-Modulen: Organisation und Human Resource Management

Lehrveranstaltungsform	SWS	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	2	28
Seminar	2	28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt		56 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	Depending on the type of examination during the lecture period, at the end of the lecture period or at the end of the semester	Seminar paper or presentation or written exam or oral exam or portfolio or project report (will be determined and announced at the beginning of the semester by the lecturer)