36258 - People Management

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is able to: - Identify the main factors shaping individual motivation at work - Analyze the factors that favor innovation and collaboration in groups - Analyze leadership styles that facilitate the achievement of organizational and personal goals and aspirations - Understand the tools needed to promote an agile work organization

Course contents

This course is designed to provide both theoretical and practical information and insights into human behavior in the workplace. It will draw upon theories and empirical evidence relating to "positive psychology" - of which some leading scholars are Seligman, Achor, Cameron. In doing so, this course aims to analyze the individual aspects and organizational dynamics that facilitate individual growth and development and collaboration in a contest of high uncertainty, multiculturalism and openness to international markets. The architecture of the course is based on the framework developed by Daniel Cable in his book “Alive at Work”, using the recent empirical evidence resulting from the integration between neuroscience and behavioral sciences, we will analyze the factors that have a positive impact on the seek system, which shapes individual behaviors and motivation.

Readings/Bibliography

Cable, D. 2019. Alive at work. Harvard University Press.

Additional readings and scientific articles will be distributed in class and on the website: virtuale.unibo.it

Teaching methods

Assignment of theoretical readings (HBS articles & other publications), case method, simulations, discussion, role playing, group/team projects (including final project/case). Students will be expected to participate during class and be able to draw upon and apply their work experiences. A final project (carried out and delivered in groups) will be presented during the last class meeting.

Assessment methods

Marks are intended on a numerical grade scale (0 to 30), being 18 to 30 the passing grade range.

The final examination will consist of two main dimension:

• Reflective Best Self Exercise  50%
• Final Individual exam: 50%

Reflective Best Self Exercise (50%)

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Exam

Students will be asked to answer a 5 open-ended question exam with an oral examination.

Teaching tools

Slide, articles and additional material will be available online on the institutional platform.

Office hours

See the website of Marcello Russo