Long Title:Social and Organisational Behaviour
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H7SOB
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:LEVEL 7
Field of Study: Business and administration not further defined or elsewhere classified
Module Delivered in 2 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 module aims to provide an introduction to the study of human behaviour in organisations. The focus of Social and Organisational Behaviour is on the reciprocal influence of the individual on the organisation and the organisation on the individual. In addition, an examination of factors relating to the structure and functioning of organisations will be undertaken. An insight into these interpersonal and organisational 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 of the study of Organisational Behaviour and identify key factors influencing human behaviour in the workplace.
LO2 Explain and evaluate the nature of interpersonal processes in organisations including leadership, groups, conflict and communications.
LO3 Recognise the importance of organisational processes such as organisational change and the effective management of culture for the continued development of organisations.
LO4 Apply theories of organisational behaviour to work organisations and recognise the significant challenge of the effective management of people in the workplace.
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
Leadership
• The meaning of leadership • Management versus Leadership • Theoretical approaches to Leadership • Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Group and Teams
• Definition of Groups • Types of Groups • Stages of Group Development • Group Performance Factors • Teams
Conflict in Organisations
• Definition of Conflict • Sources of Conflict • Perspectives on Conflict • Conflict Handling and Resolution
Communication in Organisations
• Communication Defined • The Communication Process • Barriers to Communication • Enhancing Communication in Organisations
Organisation Change
• Forces for Change • Resistance to Change • Processes for Planned Change • Managing Successful Organisation Change
Organisation Culture
 Nature of Organisation Culture  Creating the Organisation Culture  Perspectives on Culture  Managing Organisation Culture
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 social and organisational aspects of Organisational Behaviour. In addition, learners will apply theories to work organisations.. 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 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
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

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, 16th 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 & Campbell, T.C. 2010, Organizational Behaviour, 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 Management
  • Journal: British Journal of Management
  • Journal: Harvard Business Review
  • Institution/Think Tank: www.ibec.ie
  • n/a: www.cso.ieInstitution/Think Tank
  • Institution/Think Tank: www.esri.ie
  • On-Line Learning Video: www.ted.com/talks
  • Media: www.independent.ie/business
  • Media: www.irishtimes.com/business
  • Media: n/a, www.economist.com
  • Media: www.rte.ie/news/business
  • Media: www.bbc.com/news/business
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
BAHHRD BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management 3 Core Subject
BAHBMD BA (Hons) in Business 3 Core Subject