An organisational behaviour course for the people behind a business

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The aim of the People, Work and Organisations course is for students to develop a detailed appreciation of factors influencing how people behave at work and how these link to performance

The course focuses on understanding individual differences, how these differences affect group dynamics and how organisational factors affect individual behaviour. At its core, the course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to positively impact on individual, team and organisational performance in a variety of dynamic organisational contexts.

Topics include:

Understanding behaviour in organisations 
Individual differences
Motivation and engagement
Work group dynamics
Power, politics and conflicts
Designing effective organisations
Organisational culture
Organisational change 

The course concludes with a detailed case study that allows students to draw on their knowledge of organisational behaviour and recommend interventions to improve performance. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think critically about their role as managers and to reflect on their practice in light of relevant theory.  

We look at how ideas are being applied currently in organisations, but also look at future trends.

Linda Buchan, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

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Our online MBA is curated by us, and managed by you. Totally refreshed, our new courses are up-to-the-minute, relevant and delivered at a pace and price that makes it all possible.

This is a totally new course and is available to study now as part of our new curriculum on our redesigned student portal.

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Relevant Programmes

This course is available on the following programmes

Online MBA

Our online programme offers in-depth study of business management principles.

7 Core Courses
13 Elective Courses

MBA with Specialism in Finance

Giving you the tools to have an impact where it matters most: the bottom line.

8 Core Courses
6 Elective Courses

MBA with Specialism in Strategic Planning

Designed to give senior management the tools they need to successfully manage change.

7 Core Courses
4 Elective Courses

All Masters courses

27 Core Courses
39 Elective Courses

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Study six online courses and gain your PgDip, study three and achieve a PgCert

6 Core Courses
11 Elective Courses

Skills Scotland Scholarship

Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School partnership with SFC

5 Core Courses
0 Elective Courses

Skills Scotland Scholarship for Business

Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School partnership with SFC

5 Core Courses
0 Elective Courses

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