Module Code: H7OB
Long Title Organisational Behaviour
Title Organisational Behaviour
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: COLETTE DARCY
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
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 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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)    
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
ATTITUDES / WORK RELATED ATTITUDES:
nature of attitudes, attitude formation, attitude change, job satisfaction, organisation commitment
PERCEPTION:
perception process, factors influencing perception, errors and remedies
PERSONALITY:
theoretical approaches, personality assessment and interpretation, workplace relevance / applications
INDIVIDUAL DECISION MAKING:
link between perception and decision making, decision making in organisations, individual differences and organisational constraints
MOTIVATION IN ORGANISATIONS:
meaning of motivation, theories (process and content), implications for job design, approaches in the workplace
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
CONFLICT IN ORGANISATIONS:
defining conflict, sources of conflict, functional and dysfunctional conflict, managing conflict
ORGANISATION CULTURE:
nature of organisation culture, how organisation culture is created, impact of culture on organisational effectiveness, change management
WORKPLACE STRESS:
stress defined, individual differences and stress, common causes, consequences, organisational and individual stress management techniques
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
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.
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
The Repeat assessment will be in the same format.

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
  • 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
  • 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).
  • Organizational Behavior By Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A; Pearson, (2019), 18th global (several hardcopies in NCI library).
  • 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
  • Journal of Organizational Behavior, Wiley Online.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: