YCCA2160 Social Interaction at Work Organizations (5 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Coordinating organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Open University
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Jakso lisää ymmärrystä viestinnän ja vuorovaikutuksen merkityksestä työorganisaatiossa. Opit löytämään ratkaisuja viestinnän kehittämiseen.

Description

This study module introduces the constitutive role of communication in organizations. Students gain understanding regarding the importance of social interaction in facilitating functional organization, creating organizational culture and enhancing engagement at the workplace.

While scrutinizing the role of communication in constructing well-functioning, inclusive, and innovative work environment, fhe study module promotes UN’s sustainable development goals 5 Gender equality, 8 Decent work and economic growth, , and 10 Reduced inequalities.

Learning outcomes

After completing this study module, student:

  • understands the fundamental role of communication in constitution of organizations

  • understands the role of communication in promoting equality in work organizations

  • is able to identify different communication challenges in work organizations 

  • is able to reflect one’s own communication competence needed in work life


Additional information

Avoin yliopisto: suorituskieli suomi.

Description of prerequisites

JSBE: pakollisena esitietona YTTP1150 Viestinnän johtamisen perusteet tai YTTP2150 Introduction to Corporate Communication.

Avoin yliopisto: pakollisena esitietona YTTP1150 Viestinnän johtamisen perusteet ja suositeltuina esitietoina Liiketoimintaosaamisen perusopinnot.

Literature

  • Mikkola, L. & Valo, M. (2020) Workplace communication. Routledge.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Osallistuminen opetukseen, 80 % läsnäolovelvollisuus.
Evaluation criteria:
Ryhmätyönä laadittu esitelmä. Oppimispäiväkirja.
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching