Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 9920/2021 de 12/11/2021 + Despacho n.º 2436/2023 de 17/02/2023
3 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 14,0 TP , Cód. 601613.
Lecturer
- Gabriela Pedro Gomes (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
- Understand the key concepts of Organizational Behavior and the interaction between individuals, groups, and organizations;
- Analyze the influence of behavioral variables on attitudes and behaviors in the workplace;
- Apply concepts and models of Organizational Behavior to the analysis of organizational situations and decision-making in Human Resource Management.
Program
Chapter I - Organizations
1.1. Nature, scope and objectives of Organizational Behavior
1.2. Organizational theories
1.3. Organizational structure and design
1.4. Organizational culture
Chapter II - New foundations of behavior
2.1. Variables that enhance workers' flexibility in the face of changes
2.2. Organizational change process
2.3. Managing healthy work environments
Chapter III - Emotional intelligence and its impact on globalization
3.1. Importance of emotions in behavior
3.2. Assess the impact of globalization on human capital
Chapter IV - Motivation process - frustration
4.1. Conceptualization of the motivation process
4.2. Characteristics of Needs or Motives
4.3. Typologies: physiological, social and cognitive reasons
4.4. The Role of Communication in the Social System
Chapter V - Job satisfaction
5.1. Conceptualization of the satisfaction process
5.2. Satisfaction model
5.3. Antecedents of satisfaction
5.4. Consequences of satisfaction
Chapter VI - Stress at work
6.1. Conceptualization of the stress process at work
6.2. Causes of stress
6.3. Consequences of stress
Chapter VII - Work teams in organizations
7.1. Types and characteristics of groups
7.2. Work teams and teamwork
7.3. Social interactions: justice, support, and trust
7.4. Leadership
7.5. Interpersonal relationships and conflicts
Evaluation Methodology
Periodic Assessment:
- written test (40%)
- group project (60%), with the results presented in the form of a scientific poster.
Students whose average grade is equal to or greater than 10 points are approved and exempted from the exam.
Final Assessment:
- written exam (100%), during the periods specified in the academic calendar.
Bibliography
- Ivancevich, J. e Konopaske, R. e Matteson, M. (2023). Organizational Behavior and Management. New York: McGraw Hill
- Murray, E. e Houghton, J. e Neck, C. (2023). Organizational Behavior: A Skill-Building Approach. California, USA: SAGE Publications
- Pina e Cunha, M. e Rego, A. e Cabral-Cardoso, C. e Neves, P. e Campos e Cunha, R. (2016). Manual de Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão. Lisboa: Editora RH
- Robbins, S. e Judge, T. (2026). Organizational Behavior. USA: Pearson
- Rodrigues, F. (2023). Como Gerir Pessoas. Lisboa: Editorial Presença
Teaching Method
- Theoretical classes covering the main theoretical frameworks of Organizational Behavior;
- Practical classes involving the analysis and discussion of case studies, and the development and presentation of a group project.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
