Course Overview

Hello and welcome to EarthTab Business School. My name is Nicolas Moreau and i will be your preceptor for the course Organizational Behaviour (OB). Organizational Behaviour (OB) is a multidisciplinary field of study that investigates how individuals, groups, and structures influence and interact within an organization, and how those behaviors ultimately impact organizational effectiveness, performance, innovation, and sustainability. It combines principles and research from psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, and management science to understand and improve workplace dynamics.

At its core, Organizational Behaviour is concerned with human behavior in a professional setting. It addresses questions such as:

• Why do employees act the way they do?
  
  

• What drives motivation and performance?
  
  

• How do leaders influence organizational outcomes?
  
  

• How do group dynamics shape decision-making and productivity?
  
  

• How do organizational systems, structures, and culture foster or hinder performance?

This course delves deep into the micro, meso, and macro levels of organizational behaviour:

• Micro-level (individual behaviour): personality, perception, motivation, learning, and job attitudes.
  
  

• Meso-level (group behaviour): communication, group development, conflict, teamwork, and leadership.
  
  

• Macro-level (organizational systems): structure, culture, power, politics, and change.

Strategic Importance of OB in Modern Organizations

As global work environments become more complex, diverse, and dynamic, understanding OB is no longer optional but essential. Organizations that cultivate psychological safety, promote inclusive leadership, foster motivation, and encourage constructive conflict resolution tend to outperform their peers in innovation, employee retention, productivity, and brand perception.

Leaders who understand OB principles are better equipped to:

• Shape high-performing teams
  
  

• Reduce employee turnover
  
  

• Improve organizational agility
  
  

• Build strong cultures
  
  

• Resolve internal crises
  
  

• Design change management strategies
  
  

• Navigate power dynamics and informal politics

What You Will Gain

By the end of this course, you will:

• Develop a nuanced understanding of how individual traits and emotions affect workplace behaviour.
  
  

• Explore the psychological foundations of decision-making, learning, and perception.
  
  

• Master motivational models like Maslow’s Hierarchy, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, and McClelland’s Needs Theory.
  
  

• Critically evaluate group processes, stages of team development, norms, roles, and team cohesion.
  
  

• Analyze different leadership styles (transactional, transformational, servant, charismatic, etc.).
  
  

• Understand power dynamics, organizational politics, and ethical dilemmas.
  
  

• Assess the impacts of corporate culture, diversity, globalization, and technology on human behaviour.
  
  

• Gain practical skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and change leadership.

Core Learning Modules

The course is divided into 10 detailed modules, each covering vital aspects of organizational behaviour:

Each module features:

• Case studies
  
  

• Theoretical frameworks
  
  

• Applied examples
  
  

• Reflection questions
  
  

• Quizzes and activities
  
  

• Research-based insights

Academic Depth and Relevance

Organizational Behaviour draws upon foundational and emerging research, including:

• Classic OB theorists like Frederick Taylor, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo, Abraham Maslow, and Douglas McGregor
  
  

• Modern scholars like Edgar Schein (organizational culture), Daniel Goleman (emotional intelligence), and Amy Edmondson (psychological safety)
  
  

• Contemporary tools such as DISC personality profiles, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Big Five Personality Traits, and Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions

Practical Application in the Workplace

The course does not merely focus on academic knowledge but on real-world applications:

• How to build a feedback culture
  
  

• How to manage remote or hybrid teams
  
  

• Techniques for managing generational differences at work
  
  

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in practice
  
  

• Leading organizational transformation with minimal resistance
  
  

• Fostering employee engagement and psychological well-being
  
  

• Handling organizational politics with ethical integrity

Global Perspective

This course also takes into account the globalization of organizational behaviour. You will explore:

• Cross-cultural behaviour and leadership
  
  

• Managing virtual multicultural teams
  
  

• Ethical dilemmas in international contexts
  
  

• Global HR practices
  
  

• Communication challenges in global firms

Skills Developed

Upon completion, learners will have developed critical soft and hard skills, such as:

• Interpersonal communication
  
  

• Leadership and team management
  
  

• Problem-solving and decision-making
  
  

• Emotional intelligence
  
  

• Strategic HR thinking
  
  

• Organizational diagnosis and development
  
  

• Conflict and negotiation skills

Assessment Structure

• 10 Module Quizzes (5 questions per module)
  
  

• Participation in activities and reflections
  
  

• Case study analysis
  
  

• Final 50-question multiple-choice exam

Career Impact

Understanding Organizational Behaviour gives you a competitive edge in:

• Human Resource Management
  
  

• Organizational Development Consulting
  
  

• Project and Team Management
  
  

• Leadership and Executive Coaching
  
  

• Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy
  
  

• Training and Development
  
  

• Change Management and Innovation Leadership

I look forward to congratulating you upon the completion of this course