LEADERSHIP AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

EMB 7201

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Executive Master of Business Admnistration

College:

College of Business and Management Sciences

School:

School of Business

Department:

Marketing and Management

Course Discipline:

management

Course Description & Objectives:

This course is designed to familiarize students with basic theories, concepts, and skills related to organizational behaviour and effective leadership. Attempt will be made to draw cases and scenario on how leaders and organizational processes can influence individuals, groups and systems to enhance organizational effectiveness. Major topics include learning, perception and attribution, socialization, motivation, leadership, power and influence, communication, organizational culture and structure, and change. Objectives:

To gain an understanding of individual, group, and organizational factors that influence performance and satisfaction of personnel in organizations.
To develop an appreciation for the central role that leadership has in shaping the attitudes and behaviours of individuals and groups in the workplace; and
To develop critical thinking skills through critique and evaluation of the research and theories presented, with special emphasis on their application to practical case studies.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course participants should be able to:

To utilise the foundations of individual, group, and organizational behaviour to influence performance and satisfaction of people in organizations.
To appreciate the central role of leadership and engage its utility in shaping organisational culture and achievement.
To develop critical thinking skills in evaluation of human nature and activity through practical case studies and application for the overall organisational success.