ORBE06011 2020 Organisational Behaviour
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles underlying organisational behaviour and to increase their ability to evaluate issues that concern individuals and groups in organisations.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Define organisational behaviour and its value for individuals and organisations
Outline the key elements of personality and perception as they relate to organisations.
Explore the application of motivation theory in the workplace.
Discuss the role of groups and teams in organisations.
Explain the main aspects of power, politics and conflict at work.
Demonstrate an understanding of managing organisational change.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Effective teaching and learning strategies will evolve when module commence. However, it is expected that small group work, problem-based learning, peer support will occur as part of this module. Creative tools will also be used to assist students with their understanding of key theoretical concepts and ideas.
Module Assessment Strategies
100% CA which may be any of the following: group project, presentation, role play, written exam (closed or open book), multiple choice quiz, case study, essay or report.
An example combination could be : Multiple Choice Quiz x 2 (10% each) and Case Study x 2 (35% each).
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment will be developed to align with failed components.
Indicative Syllabus
1. Introduction to Organisational Behaviour (OB)
- Define organisational behaviour
- Identify the major disciplines that contribute to understanding OB.
- Demonstrate evidence of the value of OB for individuals and organisations
- Identify the main methods used in OB research
- Summarise contemporary issues facing the OB field.
2. Personality & Perception
- Explain the nature-nurture debate.
- Describe the Big Five personality character model
- Discuss how and why organisations measure personality
- Discuss how the perceptual process works
- Understand the concept of selective attention in an organisational context.
- Identify common perceptual distortions that can occur during a work activity.
- Explain how attribution theory assists us in explaining behaviour at work.
3. Motivation
- Explain why motivation is important in the workplace.
- Distinguish between need theories and process theories of motivation.
- Understand the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic sources of motivation.
- Describe the link between job design and motivation.
- Explore the application of reinforcement theory as a means of motivation.
- Understand the impact of situational factors on workplace motivation.
4. Groups & Teams
- Discuss the role of groups in organisational life.
- Recognise and evaluate key aspects of group composition and formation.
- Explain group decision making dynamics such as cohesiveness, conformity, group think and social loafing.
- Describe the key differences between groups and teams.
- Understand the characteristics of an effective workplace team.
5. Power, Politics and Conflict
- Define and discuss the role of power and politics in organisations.
- Outline different sources of power.
- Identify key power tactics.
- Differentiate between power, politics and leadership.
- Discuss the causes and consequences of conflict at work.
- Explain different conflict perspectives.
- Evaluate the approaches that can be taken to conflict at work.
6. Change
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of organisational change.
- Explain the forces of organisational change.
- Discuss the planned approach to change management.
- Identify why employees resist change and recognise strategies for overcoming resistance to change.
- Explain the role of leadership in organisational change.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment any of the following: Written exam, Multiple choice exam or quiz. | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 30 % | Any | 1,2,3,5,6 |
2 | Continuous Assessment any of the following: Individual or Group project, Essay, Report or Case Study | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 35 % | Any | 3,4 |
3 | Continuous Assessment any of the following: Individual or Group project, Essay, Report or Case Study | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 35 % | Any | 4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2016-03-18 Organisational Behaviour Red Globe Press
ISBN 1137429445 ISBN-13 9781137429445
This refreshing textbook shows how research into human behaviour can be applied in the workplace. It is focussed on helping students to develop the key skills they will need as future managers and employees. It assumes no prior work experience, and instead asks students to draw on their everyday experiences. They are invited to complete a range of innovative activities designed to deepen their understanding of key topics, such as personality, perception, and motivation. The book is an ideal length for one-semester taught courses. It is aimed primarily at first and second year undergraduate students on Business and Management degrees, who are taking OB modules for the first time, though could also be used on postgraduate and MBA courses.
Module Resources
Robbins, P., Judge, T., (2014). Organizational Behaviour, Global Edition.
Butler, M. & Rose, E. (2011) Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development.
People Management, CIPD
Book and website collection may alter and extend as the programme progresses.