Module Code: |
H6WWP |
Long Title
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Working With People
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Title
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Working With People
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
COLETTE DARCY |
Module Author: |
Isabela Da Silva |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Explain the importance of studying human behaviour and culture in the workplace, and to evaluate processes of perception and explain how they influence decision making. |
LO2 |
Distinguish between different work related attitudes and their significance in relation to performance at work and explore the issues associated with personality and performance in organisations |
LO3 |
Understand the central theories of motivation and recommend measures for their application in work settings. |
LO4 |
Identify the causes of stress, discuss the impact of stress on performance and propose measures to manage stress to reduce the risk it poses to the individual and the organization. |
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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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
The Nature and Study of Behaviour in Organisations (5%)
The significance of studying behaviour
Approaches to organisation and management
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Social Perception (12.5%)
The perceptual process
Factors influencing perception
Perceptual organisation
Person perception: errors and remedies
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Work-Related Attitudes (12.5%)
Nature of attitudes
Attitude change
Job satisfaction
Organisational commitment
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Personality (12.5%)
The definition problem
Theoretical approaches to personality
Assessing personality
Workplace applications
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Motivation in Organisations (20%)
The meaning of motivation
Approaches to motivation at work
Content theories of motivation
Process theories of motivation
Application of motivation theories in practice
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Work Design (12.5%)
Scientific management
Job rotation and Job enlargement
Job enrichment
Job characteristics model
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Stress (12.5%)
Model of stress
Causes of stress
Stress moderators
Managing stress
Employee assistance programmes
The legal context
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Organisational Culture (12.5%)
Defining cultural types
Significance, benefits and liabilities of
organisational culture
Creating and changing culture
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Assignment (0350) |
% of total: |
70 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: The focus of the assessments may include, but are not limited to:
an aspect of motivation and its application in their own organisation (or an organisation in which they are familiar);
1)the impact organisational culture has on their own organisation and performance
2)an aspect of attitudes of employees in today’s working environment
£)the stress inherent in the world of work.
The assignment will be circa. 2,500 words (not including bibliography or appendices). In addition to the production of this written piece of assessment there will be requirement to show reading of class . |
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Assessment Type: |
Presentation |
% of total: |
30 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: The presentation may be delivered individually or as part of a group. If completed in a group, each student should deliver an element that relates to the substantive content of the presentation. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description Students who need to repeat will be required to submit a written assignment. This assignment will be circa. 2,500 words (not including bibliography or appendices). This piece of work will be worth 100%. It will address MIMLO 1,2,3,4.
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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 |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
214 |
Per Semester |
17.83 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
No Description |
30 |
Every Week |
30.00 |
Directed Learning |
Online |
6 |
Every Week |
6.00 |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
214 |
Every Week |
214.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
36.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Cummings,T.G., Worley, C.G., and Donavan P. (2020), Organization Development and Change, 1st Ed. Cengage.
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Carbery, R. and Cross, C. (2018), Human Resource Management, 2nd Ed. Bloomsbury Publishing, England.
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Robbins, S. P., and Judge, T. A. (2018), Organizational Behavior, 18th Ed. Pearson, Harlow, England.
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Phillips G., Griffin R.,Gully S. (2019), .Organizational Behavior : Managing People and Organizations, 13th Ed. Florence USA.
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Harvard Business Review.
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Resource Management Journal Human.
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HR Focus.
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Human Relations.
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Human Resource Management.
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Human Resource Management Journal.
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Organizational Dynamics.
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People Focus.
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People Management.
| Other Resources |
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[website], www.cipd.co.uk.
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[website], www.humanresources.about.com/.
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[website], www.ncirl.ie/HRMIreland.
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[website], www.peoplemanagement.co.uk.
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[website], www.shrm.org.
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