Work Society of the Future (5 cr)

Objective

On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to recognize the primary drivers of change in organisational contexts and their effects on the way work is done and on the work community. The student will be able to recognise the basics of work design. The student will recognize the importance of operating actively, ethically and responsibly. The student will be able to work competently in a goal-oriented manner, productively and constructively - individually, as a member of a work group or team and as a member of the wider work community.

Content

- Drivers of change in organisational contexts
- Fundamentals of organisational structure
- The organisation of work; work design
- Working in groups and teams
- Leading teams

Location and time

Spring 2025, Mondays from 11.30-13.55.
Myyrmäki campus: Classroom C310.

Mon 27.1.2025
This session is self-directed; students will focus on Learning Task 1 and decide for themselves where they will work.

Mon 31.3.2025
This session is self-directed; students will focus on Learning Task 3 and decide for themselves where they will work.

Mon 5.52025
This is a backup session that will be used only if necessary.

Materials

Buchanan, D., Huczynski, A. & Huczynski, A. 2019. Organizational behaviour. 10 edition. Harlow, England ; New York: Pearson.

8. ed OK!
9. ed OK!
10. ed OK!

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, small group discussions, group tasks, reading HR literature, self- and peer evaluation, independent work.

Exam schedules

The course includes a group exam (on campus, classroom C310, 24.2.2025, from 11.30-13.55).
1st retake exam: week 11, i.e. 10.03.-14.03.2025 (individual exam)
2nd retake exam: week 13, i.e. 24.03.-28.03.2025 (individual exam)

Completion alternatives

There is no alternative way to complete this course.

Student workload

130 hours

The course consists of learning sessions, independent work, assignment work and a self- and peer evaluation.

Content scheduling

Introduction to the course.

Introduction to OB.

Megatrends.

Group formation.

Group structure.

Individuals in groups.

Work design.

Elements of structure.

Organization design.

Organizational architecture.

Further information

The lecturer will lecture in English.

Both Finnish and English will be used as working languages.

Students are free to take part in the course in Finnish and / or English. All learning tasks may be done in Finnish or English.

Course policy: No extra assignments will be given to raise grades after the fact. This is a firm rule. No exceptions.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning tasks 90%
Participation & feedback 10%