Module Code: |
H6ORB |
Long Title
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Organisational Behaviour - Theory and Practice
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Title
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Organisational Behaviour - Theory and Practice
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
BRONWYN MCFARLANE |
Module Author: |
BRONWYN MCFARLANE |
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 |
Examine individual behaviour in terms of perception and attitudes and propose measures for reducing perceptual errors,improving job satisfaction and individual performance. |
LO2 |
Identify personality characteristics and assess the impact of personality on individuals behavior in the organization. |
LO3 |
Examine different motivational theories, consider the merits of their work place application and demonstrate an appreciation of the relative strengths and weaknesses of theory. |
LO4 |
Describe the characteristics of effective group / team work and identify the actions that should be taken to encourage positive team performance. |
LO5 |
Propose solutions to overcoming work based conflicts and show that they are familiar with the causes and developments of conflict. |
LO6 |
Identify causes of workplace stress, its impact and put forward actions that can be taken in managing work place stress. |
LO7 |
Define culture, describe cultural characteristics and evaluate the relevance of culture to an organisational environment. |
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 |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Social Perception
*The perceptual process *Factors influencing perception
* Perceptual organisation *Person perception: errors and remedies
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Work-Related Attitudes
*Nature of attitudes *Attitude change *Job satisfaction *Organisational commitment
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Personality (* Blended)
*The definition problem *Theoretical approaches to personality *Assessing personality *Workplace applications
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Motivation in Organisations
*The meaning of motivation *Approaches to motivation at work *Theories of motivation - Process & Content theories - early and contemporary theories
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Group Dynamics and Teamwork (* Blended)
*Nature and importance of groups *Types of groups *Stages of group development *Group performance factors *Benefits and cost of teams in organisations *Types of teams * Implementation of teams in organisations - creating effective teams
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Conflict in Organisations
Defining conflict * Sources of conflict *Functional and dysfunctional conflict *Frames of reference on conflict * Managing conflict types
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Work Stress
Stress defined * Individual differences and stress *Common causes of stress *Consequences of stress *Stress management - organisational and individual
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Organisation Culture
*Nature of organisation culture * How organisation culture is created * Perspectives on culture & theoretical frameworks *Managing Organisational culture
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
End of Module Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
100 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: End-of-Semester Final Examination covering all learning outcomes. May be a mixture of multiple choice/ short questions and essay style questions. |
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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.
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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: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecturer Supervised Learning |
30 hours lecture contact and 6 hours blended/ online |
36 |
Per 15 week block |
2.40 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.40 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.. (2013), Organizational Behaviour (Global Edition), 15th. Pearson Education, Harlow.
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Kehoe, M.. (2013), Make That Grade: Organisational Behaviour, 2nd edition. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin..
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Huczynski, A. and Buchanan, D.. (2013), Organizational Behaviour, Eight edition. Pearson, Harlow.
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Mullins, L.J. with Christy, G.. (2013), Management and Organizational Behaviour, 10th edition. FT Prentice Hall,, Harlow..
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Robbins, S. , Judge, T. and Campbell, T.. (2010), Organiztional Behaviour, 1st. Pearson, Harlow.
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Martin, J and Fellenz, M. (2010), Organizational Behaviour & Management, 4th edition. Cengage South Western, UK.
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Arnold, J and Randall, R.. (2010), Work Psychology - Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace, Fifth Edition. FT Prentice Hall, Harlow, UK.
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Journal of Organizational Behaviour.
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Journal of Organizational Behavior
Management.
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Journal of Psychology.
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CIPD. People Management.
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Journal of Applied Psychology.
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Human Resource Management Review.
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