Subject 'Management and Organisation Psychology'

Name in Estonian: Juhtimis- ja organisatsioonipsühholoogia

Year: 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019

Status	passive
State code	HKE096
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Keskused - humanitaar
Credit points	2 CP; 3 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

General description

An organization, psychological and social aspects of running it. Theoretical approach and management practice. Theoretical and practical aspects of motivation. Work satisfaction. Stress and burn out. Manager's and company's image. Managing of team work. Manager's various roles. Planning, organizing, delegating and informing. Application of motivation theories in management practice. Solving of work conflicts. Directing of problem-solving discussions. Theory and styles of leadership. Components of organizational culture. Culture of an innovative organization.

General aim

Overview of contemporary concepts of management theory. Ability to understand the manager's behaviour in an efficient business organization. Understanding of group processes and of a business organization as a human communication model.

Aim

Students
- are familiar with various management and organization theories;
- are able to analyse and evaluate the impact of personal behaviour on group processes;
- are able to organize and motivate team work;
- understand the development of social responsibility of an organization;
- is able to understand ethical problems of society.

Form description

Day-time studies. Distance learning.

Teaching methods: lecture, discussion, problem-solving techniques, role plays, cooperation, SWOT analysis.

Literature

Alas, R. 2004. Juhtimise alused. Tallinn: Külim
Alas, R. 2005. Strateegiline juhtimine. Tallinn: Külim
Alas, R. 2005. Personalijuhtimine. Käsiraamat. Tallinn: Külim
Brooks, I. 2008. Organisatsioonikäitumine. Üksikisik, rühm, organisatsioon. Tallinn: Äripäeva Kirjastus
Malberg, K. 2005. Tahte tekitajad. Kuidas luua motiveerivat töökeskkonda. Tallinn: Äripäeva Kirjastus
Morgan, G. 2008. Organisatsiooni metafoorid. Tallinn
Roots, H. 2001. Organisatsiooniteooria mudelid. Tallinn: Sisekaitseakadeemia
Tamberg, J. 2001. Inimressursside juhtimine. Tallinn: TTÜ Kirjastus
Valk, A. 2001. Juhtimise alused. Tallinn: Sisekaitseakadeemia
Virovere, A. jt. 2005. Organisatsioonikäitumine. Tallinn: Külim

Is taught in following curricula

2008: RR TD

2007: RR TD