x (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands the principles of management from both the business and people management perspectives. Students will learn about the principles of planning and developing work in enterprises. They will learn to recognise the impact of changes in the environment on work and the work community.

Content

- effective management
- managing people
- development of management skills
- leadership today
- future prospects for management

Location and time

Myyrmäki campus: Classroom C312.

Autumn 2025
Thursdays 28.8. - 11.12.2025

Materials

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

8. edition OK!
9. edition OK!
10. edition OK!

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

n/a

Exam schedules

The course includes a group exam, which will take place on campus in classroom C312 (date and time to be confirmed).
In addition, there are two resit opportunities:

1. Resit exam, week xx (individual exam)

2. Resit exam, week xx (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

To be confirmed in August.

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 at a satisfactory level. The student can identify, define, and use the key concepts and models of the course. The student understands the conditions and principles required for the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, although there is still room for improvement in some areas of knowledge and skills. The student can define the key concepts and models of the course clearly and is able to make well-founded analysis. The student has the ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, study, and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the course objectives excellently. The student has a solid understanding of the course's key concepts and models. The student can analyze smoothly and logically, and is able to make well-founded analysis. The student has the ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, study, and work situations. The student can analyze expertise in the field of business and their own development as an expert.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives at a satisfactory level. The student can identify, define, and use the key concepts and models of the course. The student understands the conditions and principles required for the development of expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

To be confirmed in August.

Learning tasks 80-90%
Participation & feedback 10-20%