Module Code: |
H7SOB |
Long Title
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Social and Organisational Behaviour
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Title
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Social and Organisational Behaviour
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 7 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
David Mothersill |
Module Author: |
MICHELE KEHOE |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Level 9 or equivalent qualification. Relevant industry experience and a track record of teaching in a higher institution.
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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 |
Develop a broad knowledge of 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 & teams, conflict and power & politics. |
LO3 |
Recognise the importance of organisational processes such as organisational change and the effective management of culture and stress at work for the continued success of organisations. |
LO4 |
Apply theories of organisational behaviour to work organisations and recognise the challenges of the effective management of people in the workplace |
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.
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS AND TEAMS
Foundations of Group Behaviour -stages of group development, group roles, norms, status, cohesiveness, diversity. group decision making. Groupthink.
Understanding Work Teams – types of teams, creating effective teams, turning individuals into team players
Communication -functions of communication, directions of communication, modes of communication, barriers to effective communication, cultural considerations
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NEGOTIATING POWER AND POLITICS
Leadership – Trait theories, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Behavioural Theories, Contingency Theories, Contemporary theories of leadership including Leader member exchange theory (LMX), Responsible Leadership
Power and Politics – Power and Leadership, bases of power, how power affects people, political power in action, cause and consequences of political behaviour and organisational politics
Conflict and Negotiation- definition of conflict, the conflict process, negotiation and negotiating in a social context
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LEADING, UNDERSTANDING, AND TRANSFORMING THE ORGANIZATION SYSTEM
Organizational Culture – what it is and how employees ‘learn’ culture, functions of culture, creating and sustaining culture
Organizational Change and Stress Management – forces for change, resistance to change, managing change, organisational change and stress, stress at work and it’s consequences, managing stress
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 40.00% |
End of Module Assessment | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Assignment |
% of total: |
40 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Learners will be required to complete a case study on some aspect/s of the module. This may be given as a group assignment. |
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End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
60 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: The terminal exam will be two hours in duration. It will consist of essay style questions or multiple-choice 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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Reassessment Description Repeat Assessment is by examination.
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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 |
24 |
Per Semester |
2.00 |
Tutorial |
Mentoring and small-group tutoring |
12 |
Per Semester |
1.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
89 |
Per Semester |
7.42 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Robbins, S.P. & Judge T.A. (2021), Essentials of Organisational Behaviour, 15th Edition. Pearson, e-book.
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Carbery R., Cross C., Ed.s. (2022), Organisational Behaviour: An Introduction, 2nd Edition Red Globe Press. Bloomsbury Publishing, U.K.
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Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A. (2019), Organizational Behavior, 18th global edition. Pearson.
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Robbins, S. P; Judge, T.A & Campbell, T. (2017), Organizational Behaviour, 2nd European edition. Pearson, hard copies are held by the NCI library, and it is available as an ebook.
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Huczynski, A. & Buchanan, D.A. (2019), Organizational Behaviour, 10th edition. Prentice Hall, available as an e-book in the NCI library.
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Mullins, L. (2019), Organisational Behaviour in the workplace, 12th edition. Person Education(e-book).
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Other Resources |
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[Website], Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD): CIPD Factsheets
www.cipd.co.uk.
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[Media], Academy of Management.
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[Journal], Journal of Organizational Behavior.
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[Website], American Sociological Association,
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[Website], American Psychological Association.
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[Website], Society for Industrial and
Organisational Psychology,
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[Journal], Harvard Business Review.
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