MM254: Organisational Behaviour

Module Provider:

Management

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

I (Intermediate)

Terms in which taught:

Spring

Module Convenor:

Dr D Tsang

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:

Assessable learning outcomes:
The aim of the Module is to describe and explain the value of the systematic study of organisational behaviour through a contingency approach. By the end of the Module, students should be able to:
1. Identify the contributions made by major behavioural science disciplines to organisational behaviour.
2. Identify the factors which influence the behaviours of individuals in organisation.
3. Assess the role and effectiveness of work groups.
4. Make informed and unbiased judgements of others.
5. Comprehend the significance that different systems hold for the effectiveness of organisations and the people who work with them.
6. Organise their material and articulate their arguments effectively in writing both under timed conditions and in assessed essays.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
The Module focuses on why managers require a knowledge of organisational behaviour. It examines the individual level, group level and systems level factors that shape organisational behaviours in a global setting. It also explains the major challenges and opportunities for managers to use organisational behaviour concepts and describes their significance for performance. The key areas to be covered include:
1. Foundations of individual behaviour: values, personality and perception.
2. Theories on people management: motivation, leadership and politics.
3. Interpersonal relationships: communication and groups.
4. The organisation system: structure, design and organisation development.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
One 1-hour lecture per week. One 1-hour seminar/on-line tutorial every second week.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework:
Students will write one essay of c.1500 words.
Relative percentage of coursework: Coursework has a weight of 20% in the final assessment mark.
Examination:
One 3-hour unseen written paper.Level I - May/June
Requirements for a pass:
Level I - 40%.:
Level I - September of same year.