Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor level courses in Introduction to Economics and Microeconomics

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course the student should be able to
  • demonstrate knowledge of how different behavioral mechanisms affect motivation at the workplace
  • use economic theory to analyse and discuss various incentive problems in organisations.
  • evaluate how organisational change and management can increase employees' motivation
  • critically assess empirical evidence
  • analyse social inequalities and discuss its consequences for society

Contents

Based on economic theory and analysis, this course offers the students a theoretical framework for understanding and analysing different organisational topics. In particular, the students will learn how to apply microeconomic theory, game theory, behavioral economics and econometric analysis to explore traditional general management questions and to investigate incentive problems relevant to both public and private enterprises. Furthermore, real-world examples and field-studies of actual workplaces will be integrated in the course.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, student presentation seminars and group work. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved mandatory assignments. More information is available in Canvas.

Examinations

A 4-hour written individual examination. Grading by letters.

Student evaluation

End of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BE-404 – Incentives in Organisations. 2.5
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