Module Code: |
H7OB |
Long Title
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Organisational Behaviour
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Title
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Organisational Behaviour
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 7 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
COLETTE DARCY |
Module Author: |
Isabela Da Silva |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Examine individual behaviour in terms of attitudes, perception, personality and individual decision making |
LO2 |
Describe the characteristics of effective groups and team working, identifying that actions that should be taken to encourage more constructive group and team working |
LO3 |
Critically examine the causes and developments of conflict and the approaches / solutions to dealing with it effectively |
LO4 |
Explore motivational theories, their strengths and weaknesses and their potential use and impact in the workplace |
LO5 |
Describe organisational culture and its impact on organisational performance and change |
LO6 |
Identify the causes of workplace stress and the range of options available to deal with it. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
ATTITUDES / WORK RELATED ATTITUDES:
nature of attitudes, attitude formation, attitude change, job satisfaction, organisation commitment
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PERCEPTION:
perception process, factors influencing perception, errors and remedies
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PERSONALITY:
theoretical approaches, personality assessment and interpretation, workplace relevance / applications
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INDIVIDUAL DECISION MAKING:
link between perception and decision making, decision making in organisations, individual differences and organisational constraints
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MOTIVATION IN ORGANISATIONS:
meaning of motivation, theories (process and content), implications for job design, approaches in the workplace
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GROUP DYNAMICS AND TEAMWORK:
defining work groups and work teams, types of groups, stages of group development, factors affecting group performance, types of teams, effective teams
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CONFLICT IN ORGANISATIONS:
defining conflict, sources of conflict, functional and dysfunctional conflict, managing conflict
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ORGANISATION CULTURE:
nature of organisation culture, how organisation culture is created, impact of culture on organisational effectiveness, change management
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WORKPLACE STRESS:
stress defined, individual differences and stress, common causes, consequences, organisational and individual stress management techniques
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
End of Module Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
100 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Written assessment at the end of the module delivery period in the form of a timed examination, with student choice in terms of the questions / topics to be answered. |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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Reassessment Description The Repeat assessment will be in the same format.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Classroom and demonstrations |
32 |
Per Semester |
2.67 |
Directed Learning |
Directed e-learning |
6 |
Per Semester |
0.50 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
212 |
Per Semester |
17.67 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.17 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Organizational Behavior, Robbins, S. P; Judge, T.A & Campbell, T. (2017), 2nd European edition, Pearson - The 1st edition can also be used and hard copies are available in the library. (covers ALL topics on the module).
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Make That Grade Organisational Behaviour, Kehoe, M. (2013), Gill & MacMillan. All editions are acceptable and multiple copies are available in the NCI library (hardcopy only).
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Organizational Behavior By Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A; Pearson, (2019), 18th global (several hardcopies in NCI library).
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Organizational Behaviour, Huczynski, A. & Buchanan, D.A; (2019) 10th edition, Prentice Hall. – available as an e-book in the NCI library.
| Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Journal of Organizational Behavior,
Wiley Online.
| Other Resources |
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[Website], Academy of Management,
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[Website], American Sociological Association,
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[Website], American Psychological Association,
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[Website], Society for Industrial and
Organisational Psychology,
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