Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of how different behavioural mechanisms affect motivation at the workplace
  • demonstrate knowledge of how unconscious biases and various forms of discrimination can arise in organizations
  • use economic theory to analyse and discuss various incentive problems in organisations
  • use economic theory to understand organization and management of companies
  • evaluate how organisational change and management can increase employees' motivation
  • understand relevant methods in empirical research
  • critically assess empirical evidence

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, seminars and group work. Attendance is compulsory. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.

Examination requirements

  • Approved compulsory attendance with at least 70 % attendance.
  • Approved mandatory assignments.

More information is available in Canvas.

Examinations

4-hour individual written examination under supervision. Assessment expression: letter grades, A-F.

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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