Objectives

The main objective of this course is to provide an in-depth knowledge of human behavior in organizations. Variability in behaviors—which oftentimes departs from “normative” models--emanate from many factors at various levels of analysis. For example, individual differences, groups, leadership, organizational factors and national culture will be discussed using various theoretical approaches. Students will also be exposed to articles stemming from the experimental research tradition to better grasp how behavioral scientists (industrial and social psychologists, economists, etc.), solve puzzles that concern human behavior.

Contents

• Culture
• Individual differences
• Perception and attribution
• Theories of motivation
• Motivation and job design
• Performance and rewards
• Decision making
• Group processes
• Leadershipand power

Refer to the course site (Moodle) for a detailed scheme of work.

References

The slides and complementary resources are available on the Moodle

Recommended reading: Stephen Robbins & Timothy Judge (Adapté par Véronique Tran) (2014). Comportements organisationnels (16e édition). Pearson Education: France. (or the relevant English version)

Pre-requisites

None

Evaluation

First attempt

Exam:

Written 2 hours

Documentation:

Allowed with restrictions

Calculator:

Not allowed

Evaluation:

Written examination: the final mark is based on the final exam only (for open-ended exam questions, students have the choice to respond in French or English).

Concerning the examination modalities (time, place), please refer to the official HEC Faculty website. The resit exam modalities will be identical (if possible).

The type of examination will be determined as a function of the official faculty and university directives. If the examination takes place in person on campus, students will be allowed annotated double-sided A4 sheet. If the examination takes place online, we will inform you about the specifics at a later date.

Authorized documentation pertains to a A4 sheet, double-sided. Each student can handwrite, type or photocopy whatever he/she likes.

Retake

Exam:

Written 2 hours

Documentation:

Allowed with restrictions

Calculator:

Not allowed

Evaluation:

Identical conditions for the resit exam.