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Last update 06-10-2021
HU Credits: 3

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: Hotel, Food & Tourism Management

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Rehovot

Course/Module Coordinator: Michal Schodl

Coordinator Email: schodlmichal@gmail.com

Coordinator Office Hours: Monday 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Michal Schodl

Course/Module description:
introduction of theories and theoretical concepts from the behavioral sciences (mainly social psychology) and their relevace to management practice.

Course/Module aims:
the purpose of this course is to gain knowledge of theoretical concepts from social psychology, to be able to identify these concepts in work-situations and other every day situations and to practice basic academic skills

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Identify the learned theoretical concepts in real-life and work situations.
Produce written examples Read texts in Hebrew and English
Make first steps in academic writing.

Attendance requirements(%):
80%

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: lecture

Course/Module Content:
introduction, learning, perception, attitudes, personality, stress, group process.

Required Reading:
Greenberg, J. (2011). Behavior in Organizations , 10th ed., Pearson Education Limited.

Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A., & Sanghi, S. (2010). Essentials of Organizational Behavior 10th ed., Pearson.

Additional Reading Material:
none

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 50 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 20 %
Assignments 15 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 15 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
none
 
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