Class Organisational Behaviour

This curricular unit intends that students acquire knowledge about organizational behavior as a fundamental field of study in the strategy of any organization. Students will be able to understand all organizational processes, in terms of leadership, culture and communication, as well as individual and team dynamics within the organization.

1. Introduction to the study of organizational behavior: A Historical Approach
2. Individual analysis (with organizational implications): Perception and individual decision making; Job satisfaction;
Organizational commitment; Motivation
3. Group-level analysis
1. Leadership
2. Communication
3. Political power and behavior
4. Conflict
5. Trading
4. Organizational-level analysis
1. Organizational structure
2. Organizational Culture and Climate

Methodology of mental models - develops and refines decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Interrogative method- refines the skills of creativity, dialogue and relexion. Virtual reality method- develops confidence and skills in simulation situation. Experience-based learning, group dynamics methodology.

• Cunha, M. P. et all (2007), Manual de Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão (6ª ed.), Lisboa: RH Editora.
• Rego, A. (2002), Comportamentos de Cidadania nas Organizações , Lisboa: McGraw-Hill.
• Carvalho, J. C. (2008), Negociação (3ª ed.), Lisboa: Sílabo.
• Teixeira, S. (2010), Gestão das Organizações (2ª ed.), Lisboa: Verlag Dashofer Portugal.