Organisational Behaviour in Construction: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Offered by Coventry University,
Organisational Behaviour in Construction: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Study organisational behaviour within the construction industry. Explore the importance of organisational behaviour in construction. How does being part of an organisation affect an individual’s behaviour? How can you manage behaviour at individual and organisational level? Explore the answers to these questions and more with this course.

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You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of organisational behaviour and why it is important within the construction industry.
This course evaluates the importance of behavioural management, examines the behaviour model for organisational efficiency, and explores the roles of organisational behaviour within the industry.
This course is part of the program Organisational Theory and Behaviour, which is one of the building blocks that leads to a degree in MSc Construction Management with BIM.

What topics will you cover?

  • Introduction to module
  • Definition of organisational behaviour
  • Levels of organisational behaviour
  • Roles of organisational behaviour within construction organisations
  • Behavioural management
  • Behavioural model
  • Introduction to the coursework

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Develop an understanding of organisational behaviour
  • Explore the level of organisational behaviour
  • Identify the importance of organisational behaviour in construction organisations
  • Explore the roles of organisational behaviour in the construction industry
  • Develop an understanding of the importance of behavioural management
  • Explore the behaviour model for organisational efficiency
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