EVSNKORB Organisational Behaviour

Obchodně podnikatelská fakulta v Karviné
zima 2026
Rozsah
16/0/0. 5 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Ing. Radka Kubalová, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Ing. Radka Kubalová, Ph.D.
Katedra ekonomie a veřejné správy – Obchodně podnikatelská fakulta v Karviné
Kontaktní osoba: Dr. Ing. Ingrid Majerová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra ekonomie a veřejné správy – Obchodně podnikatelská fakulta v Karviné
Rozvrh
Pá 2. 10. 8:55–10:30 A206, Pá 23. 10. 8:55–10:30 A206, Pá 27. 11. 8:55–10:30 A206
Předpoklady
FAKULTA(OPF) && TYP_STUDIA(N) && FORMA(K)
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The goal of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of organizational behavior at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Students will become familiar with the major theories, concepts, and contemporary approaches used to explain behavior within organizations and public institutions. They will learn to analyze how individual characteristics, motivation, leadership, communication, organizational culture, power relations, and organizational structures influence organizational effectiveness and employee behavior.


Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate organizational processes and management practices in both private and public sector organizations. Particular attention is devoted to understanding organizational behavior in the context of public administration, including decision-making processes, bureaucracy, ethics, public service values, and organizational culture within public institutions.


The course also examines contemporary challenges affecting organizations in the twenty-first century, including globalization, workforce diversity, digitalization, virtual collaboration, and the gig economy. Students will develop analytical and problem-solving skills that enable them to assess organizational issues, propose evidence-based solutions, and evaluate the implications of managerial decisions for individuals, teams, organizations, and society.

Výstupy z učení

Students will be able to:


  1. Analyze organizational situations using relevant organizational behavior theories and concepts.
  2. Describe the factors influencing employee attitudes, motivation, performance, decision-making, and well-being in organizations.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership approaches, motivational practices, communication processes, and team dynamics.
  4. Assess the impact of organizational structures and cultures on organizational performance and employee behavior.
  5. Apply organizational behavior concepts to problems encountered in public sector organizations and international work environments.
  6. Formulate evidence-based recommendations for improving organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.
  7. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills in collaborative projects.
Osnova

1.     Classical organizational theories and the gig economy


Oganizational behavior and management. Macro-organizational theories. Technical-rational approach. Socio-human approach. Contemporary and modern themes. The gig economy.


2.     Perspectives on individual behavior     


Personality theories. Perception, attitudes, values and moods. Work motivation and motivation tools. Performance and learning in organization. Decision making models.  Stress and Work-Life balance.


3.     Groups, teams, management and leadership     


Nature of group work and teams. Group and team development. Team roles and group norms. Communication and decision making in groups. Group effectiveness and barriers to group effectives - social loafing. Leadership theories.


4.     Organizational structure


Functional structure. Hierarchy and authority. Organizational structure types and influences.  Organizational change and development.


5.     Organizational power, politics and conflict


Hierarchy and authority. Organizational structure types and influences.  Organizational change and development. The nature of power and politics. Individual, functional and divisional power and their sources. Conflict management techniques and negotiation.


6.     Organizational culture


Values, norms, socialization and organizational culture. The role of the founder. Ethical cultures, strong and weak cultures. Subcultures and professional culture. Organizational ceremonies and language. Developing organizational ethics and well-being.


7.     Organizational behavior in the context of public administration and within public institutions


The role of public institutions in society. Decision-making processes in public institutions. Communication in the public sector. Bureaucracy and organizational structure. Sources of conflict in public organizations. Ethical behavior and decision-making in public administration. The impact of organizational culture on public policy and services.


8.     Organizational behavior in the international context of 21st century


The organizational environment. The impact of national culture on organizational behavior. Cross-cultural team work – culture shock, culture shift. Developing cultural competencies. Managing a diverse workforce. Virtual teams and digital age.

Literatura
    povinná literatura
  • UHL-BIEN, M., PICCOLO, R. and J. R. SCHERMERHORN, Jr., 2020. Organizational Behavior, 2nd Edition. Wiley. ISBN 978-1-119-50377-4.
  • BROOKS, I., 2018. Organisational Behaviour, 5th Edition. New York: Pearson Education Limited. ISBN 978-1-292-20068-2.
    doporučená literatura
  • KINICKI, A., 2020. Organizational Behavior: A Practical, Problem-Solving Approach, 3rd Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN 978-1-260-57037-3.
  • CHMIEL, N., FRACCAROLI, F. and M. SVERKE, 2017. Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology - An International Perspective, 3rd Edition.Wiley. ISBN 978-1-119-16802-7.
  • HOFSTEDE, G., HOFSTEDE G. J. and M. MINKOV, 2010. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, 3rd Edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-0-071-77015-6.
Výukové metody
  • Lectures;
  • Teamwork and collaborative learning;
  • Problem-based learning using public administration and management scenarios and case studies. 
Metody hodnocení
Case study analysis (40 %), and a combined examination (60 %).
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