BAMM3001 Organisation and Management

Contents and structure

The course content is based on current organizational and management psychology theory, adapted to BAMM students. The course content is divided into three main sections:

1. The organization

Section with basic organizational theory, followed by special characteristics of the maritime industry in general and the vessel as a unit in particular.

• What is an organization?
• Organizational culture
• Organizational development, organizational learning and restructuring

2. The employee: the human in the organisation

General human and group-based assumptions and limitations in a maritime setting.

• Team and group psychology
• Diversity and cultural understanding
• Work environment and job well-being
• Operational psychology

3. Management

Main part of the course. The starting point is taken in various management theories and perspectives. Focus on what it means to be a leader in a maritime setting. Leadership and management development are in focus. We make it possible for students to work on developing an understanding of their own leadership role.

• What is management?
• Interaction between manager and employee
• Team management and communication
• Conflict management
• Motivational psychology
• Operational management and crisis management

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student:

• has broad knowledge of central theories and relevant work and organizational psychology topics related to various levels in a maritime organization (organization, leadership, team, and employee)
• is familiar with relevant recent research in the field
• has knowledge of leadership roles and crisis management

Skills

The student:

• is able to use relevant theory on leadership and organization to understand their own organization
• is able to reflect on (their own) leadership role
• is familiar with relevant motivation, organizational, and leadership tools well enough to apply them in practice

General Competence

The student:

• has insight into professional and ethical issues related to organization and leadership
• is able to see their own leadership role in a larger organizational perspective
• can exchange views and experiences with others in the field of organization and leadership, thereby contributing to the development of good practice

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is part of a transition arrangement from a 2-year maritime technical vocational school to a bachelor's degree.

Teaching methods

Online teaching. Teaching materials are available on Canvas. Workshops and guidance sessions are held throughout the semester.

Compulsory learning activities

One individual written submission (draft for the semester paper). Approved work requirements are valid for the current semester of study, as well as the following semester.

Assessment

Semester paper. Grading scale A-F.

If the exam is failed, the students has the right to submit an improved version of a failed assignment. The improved version must be submitted at the latest by the end of the following semester. It is only possible to deliver an improved version once.

Examination support material

All aids allowed. There is more information here: Examination support material - Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

More about examination support material

Course reductions

• BØA112 - Organisasjon og leiing - Reduction: 5 studypoints
• ØKB1113 - Organisasjonspsykologi og leiing - Reduction: 5 studypoints