Module Code: H6IOB
Long Title Individual Behaviour in the Organisation
Title Individual Behaviour in the Organisation
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: MICHELE KEHOE
Module Author: MICHELE KEHOE
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand the nature and benefits of the study of Organisational Behaviour.
LO2 Have an insight into the individual processes of perception, attitudes, learning and personality and their application in the workplace.
LO3 Understand the nature of stress and to evaluate the central theories of motivation.
LO4 Understand that the application of the theories of Organisational Behaviour can lead to enhance organisational performance.
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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Co-requisite Modules
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Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
Definition or organisational behaviour. This will outline goals and reasoning for studying organisational behaviour and introduce students to multi-disciplinary nature of how it is studied.
Social Perception
This will define and specify the processes of perception. Learners will understand how individuals perceive one another and how those perceptions may vary across individuals. Perceptual errors and biases will be highlighted and how they can be remedied.
Attitudes in Organisations
Definition and structure of attitudes. Learners will understand the function of attitudes and how they relate to overall job satisfaction. This will also include how attitudes relate to organisational commitment and staff retention.
Learning
Definition of learning. This will introduce theoretical approaches to learning as well knowledge acquisition and memory. This element will draw from behaviourist, cognitive and social learning models.
Personality
Definitions and origins of personality. Learners will be introduced to the big five personality model. Learners will also understand how this is applied to business environments and hiring practices.
Workplace Stress
Definition and nature of stress. Learners will be taught to identify causes of stress in and outside of business environments. The consequences of stress will also be illustrated. Learners will also be introduced to coping mechanisms for stress.
Motivation in Organisations
Definition of motivation. Learners will be introduced to theories of motivation and their diversity of their sources. Process theories of motivation will also be taught. Learners will understand how these are applied to individual motivation and performances.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: CA 1 % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will be required to submit an essay based on material taught in the first half the semester. Learners will have a number of questions they can choose from.
Assessment Type: CA 2 % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Continuous Assessment Learners will be required to submit an essay based on material taught in the second half the semester. Learners will have a number of questions they can choose from.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 24 Per Semester 2.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 89 Per Semester 7.42
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.A... (2019), Organizational Behavior,, 9th Ed. Pearson Education.
  • Moorhead, G. & Griffin, R... (2023), Organizational Behavior: Managing People & Organizations,, 14th Ed. Cengage Learning..
  • Kehoe, M.. (2013), Make That Grade Organisational Behaviour, 2nd Ed. Gill & MacMillan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Huczynski, A. & Buchanan, D.A.. (2019), Organizational Behaviour: An Introductory Text, 10th Ed. Pearson Education.
  • Luthans, F.. (2021), Organizational Behaviour, 14th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education..
  • Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A... (2015), Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 16th Ed. Pearson Education.
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