THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE SANTISI

Expected Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to explore models and practices of organizational behavior through a comparative analysis of business and economic models and organizational and psycho-organizational models.
The expected outcomes include assessing the ability to understand the evolution of organizational models and their practical application, with particular reference to models and practices of human resource organization and development. In the evaluation process of learning and its outcomes, particular attention will be paid to the ability to analyze and grasp the critical factors emerging from the impact of new technologies on the role of the "person" in the organizational landscape.

Course Structure

Lectures and group practical exercises

Required Prerequisites

In-depth knowledge of the main analysis dimensions of organizational psychology and social psychology is required.

Attendance of Lessons

Optional but highly recommended

Detailed Course Content

The course will provide a historical and critical overview of the concepts of "organization" and "management," with particular reference to models of human resource organization and development. The focus will therefore be on analyzing the organizational models that have emerged over the last fifty years and the related development of applied management models. Special attention will be paid to the evolving role of the "person" within organizations and the evolution of group management practices in the process of achieving organizational goals, taking into account the objectives of organizational sustainability and ethics within organizations.

Textbook Information

a) Hatch, M.J. (2022). Teoria dell'organizzazione. Bologna: Il Mulino

b) Shani, A., Guerci, M., Cirella, S. (eds.) (2014). Collaborative Management Research: teoria, metodi, esperienze. Milano: Raffaello Cortina Editore (capp.: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7)

Course Planning

	Subjects	Text References
1	Personal management: from business models to a psycho-organizational perspective. From management to personal development	a) Ch. 1°
2	Human resources as a source of sustainable competitive advantage	a) Ch. 2°
3		a) Ch. 4°
4		a) Ch. 8°
5		a) Ch. 9°
6		b) Ch.1°
7		b) Ch. 3°- 4°
8		b) Ch.5°
9		b) Ch.6°
10		b) Ch.8°

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The exam takes place in oral form. The final evaluation can benefit from the outcome of individual or group exercises, planned by the teacher and whose participation is not obligatory but strongly recommended.

Below are the evaluation criteria that are followed to evaluate the student during the exam:

· Adequacy of expression regarding contents and method
· Lexical correctness
· Breadth and thematic awareness
· Ability for critical analysis
· Interdisciplinary connection ability
· Ability to re-elaborate the knowledge acquired
· Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

EXAMPLES OF FREQUENT QUESTIONS AND/OR EXERCISES

a) The concept of complex organization?
b) What is the evolutionary path of the organization and its management models?
c) Building the organization. What are the analysis factors?
d) From performance evaluation to the evaluation of individuals and their potential
e) Diversity Management models
f) The content and development of hybrid work
g) Ethical organization and ethics in organizations

Degree Course in

Psychology