Module Code: H6OBR
Long Title Organisational Behaviour
Title Organisational Behaviour
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: MICHELE KEHOE
Module Author: MICHELE KEHOE
Departments: School of Computing
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 Students will identify key factors influencing human behaviour in the workplace and have an understanding of how their application can enhance the performance of organisations
LO2 Learners will have an insight into the individual processes of perception, personality and motivation and their application in the workplace.
LO3 Students will explain and evaluate the nature of interpersonal processes in organisations including group dynamics and conflict
LO4 Students will appreciate the importance of organisational processes such as organisational change for the continued development of organisations.
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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The Nature and Study of Organisational Behaviour
The meaning of organisational behaviour The importance of the study of organisational behaviour
Social Perception
The perceptual process Factors influencing perception Person perception: errors and remedies
Work-Related Attitudes
Nature of attitudes Job satisfaction Organisational commitment
Personality
The definition problem Theoretical approaches to personality Assessing personality Workplace applications
Motivation in Organisations
The meaning of motivation Approaches to motivation at work Content theories of motivation Process theories of motivation
Leadership
The meaning of leadership Leadership versus management Trait theories of leadership Behavioural theories of leadership Contingency leadership theories
Group Dynamics
Nature and importance of groups Types of groups Stages of group development Group performance factors
Conflict in Organisations
efinition of conflict Sources of conflict Functional and dysfunctional conflict Frames of reference on conflict Managing conflict
Organisation Change
Forces for change Resistance to change Processes for planned change Managing successful organisation change
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Essays (0120) % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The aim and focus of the OB assignment will be on ensuring that the student has an understanding of the relevant theoretical information and an ability to apply it the world around them.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 70
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment
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.

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 No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Second Week 0.50
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Every Week 7.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 3 Every Week 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Robbins, S. Judge,T & Campbell, T. (2010), Organizational Behaviour, Perason Education.
  • Kehoe, Michele. (2013), Make That Grade Organisational Behaviour, 2nd. Gill & MacMillan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robbins, S. & Judge, T.. (2009), Organizational Behavior, 13th Edition (Pearson Intenational Edition). Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15,19, Pearson Education.
  • Huczynski, A. & Buchanan, D.A.. (2010), Organizational Behaviour, 7th ed. .. Prentice Hall.
  • Moorhead, G. & Griffin, R.. (2010), Organizational Behavior - Managing People & Organizations, 9th edition (International edition). South -Western Cengage Learning.
  • Mullins, L.J. (2008) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour. 2nd ed. Financial Times Prentice Hall.
  • Martin, J. & Fellenz, M. (2010), Organizational Behavior & Management, 4th edition. South - Western Cengage Learning.
  • Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A (2009). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. 10th ed. Pearson Education..
  • Griffin, R.W. & Moorhead (2007) Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations. 8th ed., Houghton Mifflin.
  • Mullins, L .J. (2007) Management and Organisational Behaviour.. 8th ed. Financial Times Pitman Publishing..
  • Schermerhorn, J.R., Hunt, J.G. and Osborn, R.N. (2007) Organizational Behavior. 10th ed., John Wiley..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: Revised Booklist