Bachelor of Organization and Management

Bachelor of Organization and Management Level of qualification Bachelor degree ECTS credits 180 Programme duration 3 Years Mode of study Full Time Study place Bodø Responsible faculty Faculty of Social Sciences Study programme director Jill Beth Otterlei E-mail address Jill.Beth.Otterlei@uin.no Telephone 75517346 Student advisor Lars Røed Hansen (lars.roed.hansen@uin.no) Language of instruction Norwegian Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification (international students refer to NOKUT s GSU list) Language requirement If relevant, specialization defined by the programme: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning If an applicant does not fulfill the requirements for The Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, he o she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission requirements. See also General Arrangements for recognition of prior learning under the University Rules and Regulations. Programme evaluation The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Assessment methods Written exams, assignments, oral examination and project work. Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Examination regulations can be found in Regulations for studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN) as well as the special regulations Regulations for examination candidates at UiN under the University Rules and Regulations. The Norwegian assessment and grading system uses the letter grades A-F, in which A denotes the best grade and F denotes failed. Grades can also be given as: passed / not passed or approved / not approved. Qualifications requirements and regulations Here we refer to Regulations pertaining to studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN) under the University Rules and Regulations as well as local regulations and directives provided on the Norwegian student pages. Graduation requirements The program is completed with the bachelor thesis. Costs No tuition fees. Semester registration and course literature. Introduction The Bachelor degree programme in organization and management consists of several political and organizational topics, with emphasis on public policy, management and organization. This combination provides general knowledge of political processes, and organization, and a specialization in issues of public administration, leadership and personnel management. General description and profile of the programme The subject-specific topics in the first year of study consist of political science: public policy, management and organization theory as compulsory subjects. The specialization in issues of management and leadership is at 2nd year level, in which the topics of Organisational Psychology and Human Resource Management,

Personnel Management, Competence Development and Organizational Change and Labour Legislation are compulsory subjects. In the 3rd year students can choose between elective subjects. The combination of organization and management courses on the 2 nd year and political science courses on the 1 st year gives this bachelor programme a wide and varied academic foundation. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this programme the student should be able to: Knowledge and understanding: Skills: Demonstrate knowledge about the political and administrative system, both nationally and locally Demonstrate knowledge of organization and management Demonstrate knowledge of research in the subject field of organization and management Demonstrate skills with regard to personnel management Demonstrate skills in political development, organizing and management Demonstrate skills in terms of analyzing organizations General competence: Use scientific concepts in analysis and discussion of the private and public sector Possess general competence in gathering and presenting scientific material and analysis Study programme plan 2014 Autumn 2015 Spring 2015 Autumn 2016 Spring 2016 Autumn 2017 Spring Bachelor of Organization and Management Mandatory courses (110 ECTS-credits) Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science Public policy and administration I Organization Theory Management Elective courses - 60 studiepoeng Bachelor theses (10 ECTS-credits) Student Exchange Organisational Psychology and Human Resource Management Personnel Management, Competence Development and Organizational Change Labour Law Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences Bachelor's Thesis in Political Science and Organizational Studies Studying at international partner institutions is recommended in the third year of the programme. Further education Completed studies qualify for admission to the Master in Politics and Social Development. Professional and occupational prospects The programme provides expertise for positions in the fields of leadership, planning, administration, management, information and development in both private and public sector. It also provides relevant scientific background for professional work related to media / journalism, public administration, service organizations or NGOs. Qualification awarded Bachelor i organisasjon og ledelse (Bachelor of Organization and Management) Last updated by: Lake Kvarving, 2014-02-12 14:24 «Back Emner 1st year of study Språk/Language: Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - EX150S ECTS Credits: 30

Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for all bachelor programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences except for the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. The course includes the courses Ex.phil and Ex.fac. Duration: One semester Study start: Autumn 2014 Year of study: First year Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Kjartan Koch Mikalsen E-mail address: kjartan.koch.mikalsen@uin.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. Course evaluation: Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system Course contents: The goal for this semester course is twofold: 1. The course enables students to be better able to study and get involved in studies. It also lays the foundation for the expertise and skills students should have as students and in relation to their future work. It emphasizes in particular: 1. Communication and reflection skills 2. Writing and presentation skills 2. The course provides a basic introduction to philosophy and the history of science, and to central research themes and teaching at the faculty. Currently, this includes the following topics: 1. Democracy, gender equality and participation 2. Norwegian Society and the World 3. Ethics in Practice and Science 4. Globalization, Trade, Environment and Risk 5. The Media's role and power 6. Social Analysis and Political Systems 7. Science s role and power 8. Welfare Society and Welfare State Development Learning outcomes: Knowledge: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: Skills: have broad knowledge of science traditions and their standing in society have basic knowledge of the role of science in social development understand the ethical challenges in research and knowledge-based practice be able to identify the positions, arguments and structures of different text types have a basic understanding of themselves at a personal level in communication and in relationships with others On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to take professional stands in debates be able to structure course material and present this in written work or oral form be able to work both independently and in groups master the relevant professional tools and techniques be able to think critically about ethical issues, both personal and student and community issues be able to reflect on own values and humanity General competence: On successful completion of the course the candidate should: be able to think critically about scientific knowledge production be generally oriented in social analysis, ethics and science be able to pass on important subjects, such as theories, issues and solutions in written, oral, and through other appropriate forms of expression have insight into the characteristics of science texts and how such texts can affect society be able to contribute to their own and others' professional development in an independent and thoughtful manner Especially recommended elective courses: No Offered as a free-standing course: Yes

Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: Students must be prepared to read some litterature in Norwegian and some in English Mode of delivery: Face-to-face. Learning activities and teaching methods: Teaching methoda and learning activities consist of a mixture of lectures, field trips, student activity, seminars and group work. Selected parts of the curriculum will be discussed in lectures and students are responsible for reviewing the whole curriculum. Students are expected to influence the content of discussions and workshops by contributing with their own suggestions and comments. In addition to compulsory teaching and assignments students follow a longitudinal writing seminar related to the two written tasks in the portfolio examination. The following parts of the course are compulsory: 1. Introduction 2. Ethics seminars 3. Digital tools - many possibilities 4. Communication 5. Visits to work places 6. Reference practice More detailed descriptions of these course parts are available in special subject overviews. Passed assignments are only valid up until and including the academic year in question. Here we refer to Regulations pertaining to studies and exams at University of Nordland (UiN) as well as local regulations. Assessment methods and criteria: The assignments must have been completed in order for the student to be permitted to take the exam. Grades are set based on the following: Two papers (portfolio) written related to longitudinal writing seminars. The assignments will collectively count for 40% and use the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) A 4-hour written examination counts for 20 % and uses the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) The oral exam counts for 40 % of the total and is evaluated using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F) Work placement: Not applicable Recommended or required reading: SHARED CURRICULUM (compulsory for all students): Books: Brodersen, R. B., Bråten, F. R., Anders, Slethei, K., Ågotnes, K. (2007), Tekstens autoritet. Tekstanalyse og skriving i akademia. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (180 sider) Bauman, Zygmunt (1998), Globaliseringen og dens menneskelige konsekvenser. Oslo: Vidarforlaget A/S (Kapittel 1, 3, 4 og 5, ca 70 sider) Eriksen, Thomas H. (2001), Flerkulturell forståelse. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-4 og 9) Eriksen, Thomas H. og Torunn Arntsen Sajjad (2011), Kulturforskjeller i praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1-8, 16 og 17) Gilje, Nils og Harald Grimen (1993), Samfunnsvitenskapenes forutsetninger. Innføring i samfunnsvitenskapenes vitenskapsfilosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-7, 163 sider) Jensen, Per og Inger Ulleberg (2011), Mellom ordene. Kommunikasjon i profesjonell praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (342 sider) Pettersen, Roar C. (2011), Oppgaveskrivingens ABC: veileder og førstehjelp for høgskolestudenter. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget Skirbekk, Gunnar og Nils Gilje (2007), Filosofihistorie Innføring i europeisk filosofihistorie med særlig vekt på vitenskapshistorie og politisk filosofi. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (Kapittel 1-15 og 21.B-D, 344 sider) Torp, Hege (red.) (2005), Nytt Arbeidsliv. Medvirkning, inkludering og belønning. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 og 10, ca. 155 sider) Compendium: Allardt, Erik (1976), Dimensions of welfare in a Comparative Scandinavian Study. Acta Sociologica: 227-239 (12 sider) Buckley, Terry (1996), The Institutions of Athenian Democracy, i Aspects of Greek History 750-323 BC. A Source-Based Approach. Routledge (ss. 252-273) Grimen, Harald (2010), Robert Nozick den minimale staten, i Pedersen, Jørgen (red.), Moderne politisk teori. Oslo: Pax Forlag (Kapittel 2, 22 sider). Huseby, Robert (2012), Likhet og rettferdighet G. A. Cohens kritikk av John Rawls. Nytt norsk tidsskrift 29 (2): 148-156 (9 sider) Høibraaten, Helge (1998), Demokrati, makt og kommunikasjon, i Fermann, Gunnar og Torbjørn L. Knutsen (red.), Virkelighet og vitenskap perspektiver på kultur, samfunn, natur og teknologi. Oslo: Ad Notam Gyldendal (Kapittel 8.5, 33 sider) Krogh, Thomas (2003), Grunntrekk i universitetenes historie, i Historie, forståelse og fortolkning. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk (Kapittel 6, 30 sider) Lundby, Knut (2010), Medier overalt, i Frønes, Ivar og Lise Kjølstad (red.), Det norske samfunn. Oslo: Gyldendal Akademisk (23 sider) Lundestad, Svein og Linda Haukland (2011), Historien Fra høgskole til universitet, i Pedersen, Pål A. m.fl., Universitetet i Nordland. Bodø: Universitetet i

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Book: Dirchsen, Jan B. (2011): Et spørgsmål om tillid at lave tv med mennesker. Århus: Forlaget Ajour. Kapittel 1-7, side 1-121. Study progression requirement: Students who have previously taken both courses ex.phil and ex.fac. do not have to take this course. Instead they take an additional elective course at Faculty of Social Sciences in order to replace the missing 10 ECTS credits. If the student has already taken one of the courses mentioned, he or she must take the course in its entirety. This is to be assessed individually. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: EX105S Examen facultatum, 10 ECTS-credits EX130S Examen philosophicum, 10 ECTS-credits EX152S Akademisk tekst, 10 ECTS-credits Språk/Language: Management - OR221S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Intermediate Level Type of course: Compulsory for Bachelor of Organization and Management. Elective for students from other programs. Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2015 Year of study: Normally 2nd year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Leif Kristian Monsen E-mail address: Leif.Kristian.Monsen@uin.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Course contents: The course offers students an introduction to a number of different theories of management. Through lectures these theories will be related to practice. The intention is to give students an elementary scientific basis for practice in future leadership positions in organizations. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Possess knowledge of the major perspectives in management theory Be able to elaborate on key concepts of the field Be able to reflect critically on problems and challenges that managers face Have knowledge about management and leadership behaviors that may be of significant importance to his/her role as leader Especially recommended elective courses: None Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or real life and work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: PO110S Organization Theory 1 or equivalent. Mode of delivery: Face-to-face

Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures two hours a week and seminars based on a set of exercises. Students are free to ask additional questions and discuss different subject-related issues. Overheads and exercises wil be posted on Fronter a few days in advance of each lecture. Assessment methods and criteria: A six hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: Kjell Grønhaug, Odd Hellesøy og Geir Kaufmann: Ledelse i teori og praksis. Fagbokforlaget. Philip Selznick: Lederskap. Tano Aschehoug. Study progression requirement: None. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: OR221S 000 Kommunal ledelse, 10 ECTS-credits Språk/Language: Organization Theory - PO110S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for the Bachelor of Organization and Management and the Bachelor and one year study programme of Political Sciences. Elective for students from other programmes. Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2015 Year of study: Normally first year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Leif Kristian Monsen E-mail address: Leif.Kristian.Monsen@uin.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Course contents: This course is an introduction to organisational theory's different themes and concepts. Students gain insight into both classical and contemporary perspectives as well as basic knowledge of how organizations work and how people act within the organization s technological, social, cultural and institutional frameworks. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Have knowledge of major perspectives in organisational theory Be able to elaborate on key concepts of the field Have knowledge of what influences behaviour in organizations Make comparisons between different organizations Especially recommended elective courses: None Offered as a free-standing course: Yes

Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: N/A Mode of delivery: Lectures two hours a week, with seminars directly after the lectures. Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures and seminars based on a set of exercises. Students are free to ask additional questions and discuss different subject-related issues. Overheads and exercises will be posted on Fronter a few days in advance of each lecture Assessment methods and criteria: A six hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: (in Norwegian) Dag Ingvar Jacobsen og Jan Thorsvik: Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer. Innføring i organisasjon og ledelse. Fagbokforlaget. (Alle kapitler med unntak av kapitlene 7 og 8). Mary Jo Hatch: Organisasjonsteori. Moderne, symbolske og postmoderne perspektiver. Abstrakt forlag. (Alle kapitler). The reading list could be subject to amendments at semester start. Study progression requirement: None. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: OR125E Organisasjon, 8 ECTS-credits OR127E Organisasjon og verdibasert ledelse, 8 ECTS-credits Språk/Language: Public policy and administration I - PO111S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory for Bachelor/One year programmes in Political Science and Bachelor of Organization and management. For students on other programmes, the course is elective. Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2015 Year of study: Normally first year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Jill Beth Otterlei E-mail address: Jill.Beth.Otterlei@uin.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: Annual evaluations which are included in the university s quality assurance system. Course contents: The course presents the basic concepts in the study of public policy, also providing a basic introduction to Norwegian political and administrative management. The structure of political and administrative management at national, regional and local level is described. This course covers the key elements of management systems, such as politics, democracy, parliamentary system, elections and channels of influence, the relationship between politics and administration, and reforms in the public sector. Concepts and descriptions of the political management systems provide the basis for several of the other courses in the bachelor degree programs in political

science and organizational studies. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Knowledge Demonstrate knowledge of the political and administrative government at national, regional and local levels Skills Explain the basic concepts in the study of public policy and administration General competence Apply scientific knowledge in the discussion of the political management systems in Norway Especially recommended elective courses: N/A Offered as a free-standing course: Yes Prerequisites: Knowledge equivalent to the requirements for general education or experience in accordance with applicable rules. Recommended previous knowledge: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Mode of delivery: Face-to-face Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures and seminars. Assessment methods and criteria: A six hour written individual examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: Could be changed until 15th of October 2014. Christensen m.fl. (red.): Forvaltning og politikk. Universitetsforlaget, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Hanssen, Gro Sandkjær, Marit Kristine Helgesen og Signy Irene Vabo: Politikk og demokrati. En innføring i stats- og kommunalkunnskap. Gyldendal, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Offerdal, Audun: Den politiske kommunen, Samlaget (siste utgave). Kapittel 1 og 3 er obligatorisk pensum. Rommetveit, Hilmar: Politikkens allmenngjøring og den nypluralistiske parlamentarismen. Fagbokforlaget, siste utgave. Hele boka er pensum. Study progression requirement: N/A Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: PO111S Offentlig politikk og administrasjon, 10 ECTS-credits PO111S-001 Offentlig politikk og administrasjon-oppg., 10 ECTS-credits PO111S-002 Offentlig politikk og administrasjon-sk.eks, 7 ECTS-credits SA233S Sosialt arbeid II, 10 ECTS-credits SA259S Sosialt arbeid II, 10 ECTS-credits 2nd year of study Språk/Language:

Personnel Management, Competence Development and Organizational Change - OR213S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Intermediate Level Type of course: A compulsory course for the Human Resource Management, one year programme and the Bachelor of Organization and Management. Elective for other students at the University of Nordland satisfying the prerequisites to take the course. Duration: One semester. Study start: Autumn 2015 Year of study: Normally 2nd year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Berit Martinussen E-mail address: beritmartinussen@yahoo.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: Annual evaluations which are included in the university s quality assurance system. Course contents: The course includes the following fields of study: personnel administration, human resource development and restructuring working life. General lectures and more specialised lectures on topics such as learning, recruitment, performance appraisal, ethics in the workplace, internationalisation and ethnic diversity at the workplace. Learning outcomes: The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of personnel management, skills development and restructuring of organisations. Students will on successful completion of the course be able to: demonstrate knowledge of personnel management development and application of modern organisations in change understand the most relevant principles and practices in order to promote learning and resource development analyse and evaluate different methods in the recruitment process understand and explain how a community in change influences the practical human resource management Especially recommended elective courses: None. Offered as a free-standing course: Yes. Prerequisites: General admission and a minimum of 60 ECTS at higher education level. Relevant work experience in human resources management may compensate for the lack of higher education (qualifications). Recommended previous knowledge: 1-2 years of university studies or at least 5 years experience of working life. Mode of delivery: Lectures. Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures. Assessment methods and criteria: A one week individual home examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: None. Recommended or required reading:

(In Norwegian) Could be changed until 15th of May 2014 Books: Grimsø, Rigmor (2005): Personaladministrasjon - teori og praksis 4. utgave Gyldendal Akademisk (Hele boken med unntak av følgende kapittel: 6,20 og 23) (antall sider: 365) Kuvaas, Bård og Dysvik, Anders (2012): Lønnsomhet gjennommenneskelige ressurser Evidensbasert HRM, Fagbokforlaget (Kapittel: 4,9,10 og 11) (antall sider: 70) Lai, Linda (2004): Strategisk kompetansestyring - 2. utgave Fagbokforlaget (Hele boken med unntak av følgende kapittel: 7,10,11 og 12) (antall sider: 190) Reading collection: Brønn, P. S. og Ihlen, Ø. (2009): Omdømme, Kap 4 i Åpen eller innadvendt, Gyldendal Akademiske (antall sider: 21) Carson S. G og Kosberg N. (2011): Etikk i praksis, kap. 6 i Etikk teori og praksis, Cappelen Damm akademisk (antall sider: 30) Carson S. G og Kosberg N. (2003):Verdier og verktøy, Kap. 3 i Etisk forretning Cappelen Damm akademisk (antall sider: 25) Johansen, K. E og Vetlesen A. J. (2000): Etikk, moral og verdier, Kap. 7 i Innføring i etikk, Universitetsforlaget (antall sider: 8) Roddvik, V. (2010): Flerkulturelle utfordringer, Kap. 4 i Flerkulturelle arbeidsplasser, en veiviser, Fagbokforlaget (antall sider: 35) Sam, David L. (2009): Akkulturasjon i flerkulturelle arbeidsplasser, i Kulturelt mangfold på arbeidsplassen, Sandal G. M. (red), Fagbokforlaget (antall sider: 15) Solem, Per Erik (2006): Inkludering av eldre i arbeidslivet, Kap. 9 i Inkluderende arbeidsliv? Hammer T. og Øverbye E., Gyldendal Norsk forlag (antall sider: 19) Wæraas A. og Bjørnå H. (2011): Kommunegrå eller unik? Omdømmehåndtering i Kommunesektoren, Kap 14 i Substans og framtreden,wæraas,a, Byrkjeflot H. og Angell S. I. (red), Universitetsforlaget (antall sider: 16) Study progression requirement: No. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: OR213S-HE Personaladministrasjon og kompetanseutvikling, 10 ECTS-credits OR213S-VE Personaladministrasjon og kompetanseutvikling, 10 ECTS-credits OR216S 000 Personaladministrasjon, kompetanseutvikling og omstilling, 10 ECTS-credits Språk/Language: Organisational Psychology and Human Resource Management - OR214S ECTS Credits: 20 Level of course: Intermediate Level Type of course: Compulsory course for the Human Resource Management, one year programme and the Bachelor of Organization and Management. Elective for other students at the University of Nordland which fill the prerequisites. Duration: One semester. Study start: Autumn 2015 Year of study: Normally 2nd year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Kjell Gunnar Risa E-mail address: Kjell.Risa@uin.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Course contents: The course will provide an introduction to basic organizational psychology with an emphasis on management. The course covers such topics as leader roles, motivation, stress, work environment, "new" working life, restructuring amongst others. Learning outcomes: The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding and knowledge of organizational psychology, personnel management, resource development and restructuring of organizations. Students will on successful completion of the course be able to: demonstrate knowledge of organizational psychological processes, so that students can understand, predict and influence behavior in organizations understand the various principles lying behind motivating employees Especially recommended elective courses: No.

Offered as a free-standing course: Yes. Prerequisites: General admission and a minimum of 60 ECTS from higher education. Relevant work experience in human resources management can compensate for lack of higher education (qualifications). Recommended previous knowledge: 1-2 years of university studies or at least 5 years experience of working life. Mode of delivery: face to face Learning activities and teaching methods: Lectures, including individual voluntary test exam. Assessment methods and criteria: Individual written school examination using the regular Norwegian grading system (A-F). Work placement: None. Recommended or required reading: The reading list is subject to amendments at semester start. (in Norwegian) Books William Brochs-Haukedal: Arbeids- og lederpsykologi Cappelen Akademiske Forlag edition 8 2010 Egil J. Skorstad: Organisasjonsformer kontinuitet eller forandring? Gyldendal Akademisk 2002 Ivar Frønes og Ragnhild Brusdal: På sporet av den nye tid Kulturelle varsler for en nær framtid. Fagbokforlaget 2000 Compendium for OR214 last edition Brandt, B & Kvande E (1998) Fleksible fedre i et fleksibelt arbeidsmarked I T Nilssen (red) Mot et bedre arbeidsliv en IFIM antologi Fagbokforlaget Bergen (12pp) Colbjørnsen, T (2003) Partssamarbeidet i fleksible bedrifter (kap. 12) og Scenarier for partssamarbeid ch. 13 Begge i Fleksibilitet og forutsigbarhet Universitetsforlaget (35 pp) Christensen, M (2011) Positiv psykologi og engasjement på arbeidsplassen ch. 4 i Saksvik (red): Arbeids- og organisasjonspsykologi aktuelle tema for et bedre arbeidsliv Oslo, Cappelen Damm Akademisk Einarsen, S m.fl. (2005) Den destruktive medarbeider I Einarsen & Skogstad (red) Den dyktige medarbeider Fagbokforlaget 2005 (22 pp) Falkum, E (1999) Grenser for medvirkning Medbestemmelse, medvirkning og demokrati I Falkum, Eldring & Colbjørnsen (red): Medbestemmelse og medvirkning FAFO Helland, Hammer, Nytrø) & Saksvik (1998) Hva er et arbeidsmiljø? En gjennomgang av begrepet. I T Nilssen (red) Mot et bedre arbeidsliv en IFIM antologi Fagbokforlaget Bergen (19 pp) Jakobsen, D.I. (1998) Motstand mot endring eller 10 gode grunner til at du ikke klarer å endre en organisasjon Magma 1:98 (16 pp) Kaufmann, A (2011) Personlighet og organisasjonsatferd ch. 2 i Einarsen & Skogstad (red): Det gode arbeidsmiljø krav og utfordringer Kile,S.M. (1990) Hersketeknikker I Kile, S.M. Helsefarlige ledere og medarbeidere Bergen. Hjemmets Bokforlag as (24 pp) Kvande, E. (1999) Kjønn og makt i det nye arbeidslivet Paper fra Nordisk arbeidslivskonferanse i Stavanger 1999 Trykket Tema Nord 2000 Nordisk Ministerråd, København (16 pp) Reve og Nordhaug (1987) Konflikt, organisasjon og personalledelse I Nordhaug, O (red) Strategisk personalledelse Bergen Tano (17 pp) Rødvei, P. H. (2008) Trenger vi fagforeninger i et individualisert arbeidsliv? Erfaringer på virksomhetsnivå fra Norge og andre land. Tidsskrift for samfunnsforskning, nr. 2-08 Rødvei, P.H. (2003) Arbeidsgiverpolitikk mellom byråkrati og individualisering I Nlls Finstad og Nils Årsæther (red): Utviklingskommunen: Kommuneforlaget Rognes, J.K. (2008) Forhandlinger som konflikthåndtering Kap. 10 i Rognes, J.K. Forhandlinger, Oslo. Universitetsforlaget 3. utgave (12 pp) Roness, A (1996) Utbrenningsfenomenet I Roness, A. Utbrent Arbeidsstress og psykiske lidelser hos mennesker i utsatte yrker. Bergen Universitetsforlaget (33 pp) Rydning, T (1997) Omfang av vold og trusler I Rydning, Tove: Vold en arbeidsmiljøutfordring Kommuneforlaget (15 pp) Sennet, R (2001) Drift I Sennet, R Det fleksible mennesket personlige konsekvenser av å arbeide i den nye kapitalismen, Bergen Fagbokforlaget (21 pp) Skogstad, A & Bang, A (1993) Survey feedback. Arbeidsmiljøutvikling gjennom bruk av en kartleggings- og tilbakemeldingsmodell. Norsk Tidsskrift for arbeidsmedisin (15 pp) Skogstad, A & Scultze, O (2011) Å redusere bedriftens sykefravær: Et håpløst prosjekt? I Einarson, S& Skogstad (red) Det gode arbeidsmiljø krav og utfordringer. Bergen Fagbokforlaget, 2. utgave (20 pp) Sørensen & Grimsmo (2001) Metodevalg når temaet er konflikt I Sørensen & Grimsmo Varme og kalde konflikter i det nye arbeidslivet Oslo Tiden Norsk Forlag AS (33 pp) Sørhaug, T (2000) Arbeidslivet i den nye økonomien. Fra on time til online mot en ny sosial kontrakt Horisont nr. 1-2000 (16 pp) Thuen, F (2000) Motsetninger mellom arbeid og hjem Den nye store arbeidsbelastningen I Einarson & Skogstad (red) Det gode arbeidsmiljø krav og utfordringer Bergen fagbokforlaget (17 pp) Study progression requirement: No.

Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: OR214S-HE Organisasjonspsykologi og personalledelse, 20 ECTS-credits OR214S-VE Organisasjonspsykologi og personalledelse, 20 ECTS-credits Språk/Language: Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences - ME118S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Introductory Level Type of course: Compulsory Duration: One semester Study start: Spring 2016 Year of study: Depending on the programme chosen Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Bente Vibecke Lunde E-mail address: Bente.Lunde@uin.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Course contents: The course provides an introduction to social science methods, both quantitative and qualitative. This course presents and discusses the key concepts in social science methods, methods its logical structure and how the qualitative data (interviews and observations) and quantitative data (statistics) are produced. The course includes: Development ofhow to create a research design The importance of a well-developedgood research question The relationship between theory and empirical work How research to produces data How data is interpreted and analyzed Differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative methods Writing as a unique, independent thinking and analysis process Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should: Understand the creaion development of a research design Have an overview of the various social science methods Know the contents of various methods and analytical approaches Be able to explain key concepts and approaches Be able to understand and assess the ethical challenges associated with different methods Be able to master the relevant scientific tools, techniques and forms of expression Be able to reflect on their professional practice and adjust this under supervision Be able to plan and conduct a simple research task Be able to read social science literature, as well as presentations of research in media with a better ability to understand and critically evaluate the results presented Especially recommended elective courses: No Offered as a free-standing course: Yes. Prerequisites: Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or real life and work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegian regulations. Recommended previous knowledge: A good grasp of mathematics will be an advantage Mode of delivery:

Face- to- face Learning activities and teaching methods: The education will be given as a combination of Llectures, and seminars and computer lab training. Precense at the computer lab training is mandatory. The lectures give an introduction to key topics, while in the seminars the students gain experience and training in research design. At the computer lab training the students will be introduced to basic statistical analysis performed in SPSS. The lab training will in total be approximately 6-8 hours. Assessment methods and criteria: Course work requirements: 80 % compulsory presence at the computer lab training, graded passed/not passed. The course work requirement is required passed before allowing the written examination.a six6-hour written examination with regular Norwegian grading system A to F, where the grade F indicates fail. Work placement: N/A Recommended or required reading: In Norwegian: Kristen Ringdal (2013). Enhet og mangfold. Samfunnsvitenskaplig forskning og kvantitativ metode, 3. utgave. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget (Kapittel 1, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) (195 pages) Monica Dalen (2011). Intervju som forskningsmetode en kvalitativ tilnærming, 2. utgave. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (90 pages) Dag Ingvar Jacobsen (2010). Hvordan gjennomføre undersøkelser? Innføring i samfunnsvitenskaplig metode, 2. utgave. Kristiansand: Høysoleforlaget. (Kapittel 1-12 og 16) (230 sider) (In total 515 pages) Study progression requirement: None. Overlapping courses: The following courses gives reduction in ECTS-points: 33707-2 000 Generell sosiologi og sosiologisk analyse, 10 ECTS-credits ME119S Samfunnsvitenskapelig metode, 10 ECTS-credits ME122S Samfunnsvitenskapelig metode, 10 ECTS-credits ME123S Innføring samfunnsvitenskaplig metode, 10 ECTS-credits Språk/Language: Bachelor's Thesis in Political Science and Organizational Studies - PO220S ECTS Credits: 10 Level of course: Intermediate Level Type of course: Compulsory course for the Bachelor of Political Science and Bachelor of Organization and Management. Duration: 1 semester. Study start: Spring 2016 Year of study: Normally 3rd year. Study place: Bodø Faculty responsible: Faculty of Social Sciences Language of instruction: Norwegian Course responsible person: Jill Beth Otterlei E-mail address: Jill.Beth.Otterlei@uin.no Costs: No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature. Course evaluation: The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university s quality assurance system. Course contents: The thesis is an independent research project, in which political science and organization theories and perspectives are to be applied related to a chosen theme. The thesis is carried out as a minor empirical study or as a limited literature search. The thesis is based on one or more of the courses included in the bachelor programme. The topic will be registered and approved by the professor, based on a brief overview (1-2 pages). The thesis may be a group project or an individual supervisory assignment and should consist of approximately 20 pages. Precise references to the relevant literature and applied materials are required. Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: demonstrate analytical skills