Class Organisational Behaviour: Structures and Processes

The objectives of the Organizational Behavior Structures and Processes course are to: Promote the understanding of the importance and evolution of explanatory models of conflict and negotiation behaviors; Understand and apply the organizational methods used by organizations to deal with conflicts; Define and deepen the main concepts of politics, power and negotiation; Identify and characterize the different types of organizational structure; Clarify the concept of organizational culture and distinguish it from organizational climate, as well as clarify how these are linked.

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Conflict and negotiation Concepts and typologies Advantages and disadvantages How to manage negotiation processes and dynamics Power and politics Organizational political concepts and approaches Bases and sources of power in organizations Organizational structure Organizational concepts, structures and designs Classic models Organizational concepts, structures and designs: Culture & Organizational Climate Definition of organizational culture Organizational culture models Definition of the organizational climate

In this course, innovative practice involves the integration of experiential learning practices, case studies, and gamification. Throughout the course, students will be challenged to play a collaborative game where they must reflect on the applicability of concepts discussed in class, critically analyze and discuss practical cases, and perform role plays that will allow for guided experience of the topics covered.

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