Long Title:Individual Organisational Behaviour
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H6IOB
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:LEVEL 6
Field of Study: Business and administration not further defined or elsewhere classified
Module Delivered in 3 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: MICHELE KEHOE
Module editor: MICHELE KEHOE
Teaching and Learning Strategy: This module will be delivered through a combination of class-based lectures and tutorials. Case study material and exercises will be undertaken during tutorials. Students will have access the web-based support tool Moodle in order to source class notes, preparatory readings and reflective questions.
Learning Environment: Learning will take place in a classroom environment. Learners will be required to access both physical and electronic library resources. Selected material for the module will be placed on Moodle, the College's virtual learning environment.
Module Description: This provides an introduction to the study of human behaviour in organisations. The focus of the Individual Organisational Behaviour module is on the employee and their personal characteristics. An insight into these individual processes provides an understanding of the reasons why people behave the way they do in the workplace. This module aims to enable students to translate organisational behaviour theory, concepts and techniques into practice thereby enhancing organisational performance.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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.
Pre-requisite learning
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
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
• Organisational Behaviour Defined • The Goals and Study of Organisational Behaviour
Social Perception
• Definition and Process of Perception. • Person Perception and Perceptual Distortions • Sources of Errors and Remedies in Person Perception
Attitudes in Organisations
• Definition and Structure of Attitudes • Function of Attitudes • Job Satisfaction • Organisational Commitment
Learning
• Definition of Learning • Theoretical approaches to Learning - Behaviourist, Cognitive and Social Learning Theory • Nature of Memory
Personality
• Definition and Origins of Personality • The Big Five Theory of Personality • Personality Assessment and Applications
Stress in the Workplace
• Definition and Nature of Stress • Causes of Stress • Consequences of Stress • Coping Strategies
Motivation in Organisations
• The Meaning of Motivation • Content Theories of Motivation • Process Theories of Motivation • Motivation and Performance
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formative Assessment Formative assessment will be undertaken during tutorials. This will provide the learner with continuous feedback and promote engagement with the module. The forms of the assessment will include short-answer questions, quizzes, debates, questionnaires, case studies and presentations. 1,2,3,4 Non-Marked n/a
Written Project The continuous assessment will comprise of a written project. This will require the student to demonstrate a knowledge of individual aspects of Organisational Behaviour. In addition, learners will demonstrate an understanding of the application of the theory to real-life situations. 1,2,4 30.00 n/a
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Terminal Exam The terminal exam will be two hours in duration. It will consist of both short answer questions and essay style questions. All the material covered in lectures and tutorials may be assessed. 1,2,3,4 70.00 End-of-Semester
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.
Reassessment Description
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

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Every Week 7.50
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 10.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 10.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Kehoe, M. 2013, Make That Grade Organisational Behaviour, 2nd Ed., Gill & MacMillan
  • Moorhead, G. & Griffin, R. 2014, Organizational Behavior: Managing People & Organizations, 11th Ed., Cengage Learning
  • Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.A. 2014, Organizational Behavior, 16 Ed., Pearson Education
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Huczynski, A. & Buchanan, D.A. 2013, Organizational Behaviour: An Introductory Text., 8th Ed., Pearson Education..
  • Luthans, F. 2010, Organizational Behavior, 12th Ed., McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Mullins, L.J. 2011, Essentials of Organisational Behaviour, 3rd Ed., Financial Times/Prentice Hall
  • Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. 2013, Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 12th Ed., Pearson Education.
  • Schermerhorn, J.R., Hunt, J.G., Uhi-Bien, M. and Osborn, R.N. 2012, Organizational Behavior, 12th Ed., John Wiley & Sons.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journal: Irish Journal of ManagementUnavailable
  • Journal: British Journal of ManagementUnavailable
  • Journal: Harvard Business ReviewUnavailable
  • Institutions/Think Thanks: www.ibec.ieUnavailable
  • Institutions/Think Thanks: www.cso.ieUnavailable
  • Institutions/Think Thanks: www.esri.ieUnavailable
  • On-Line Learning Videos: www.ted.com/talksUnavailable
  • Media: www.independent.ie/businessUnavailable
  • Media: www.irishtimes.com/businessUnavailable
  • Media: www.economist.comUnavailable
  • Media: www.rte.ie/news/businessUnavailable
  • Media: www.bbc.com/news/businessUnavailable
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
BAHHRD BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management 2 Core Subject
BAHBMD BA (Hons) in Business 2 Core Subject
HCBS Higher Certificate in Business 4 Core Subject