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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Work and Organisational Behaviour | |||
Reference | BS2103 | Version | 10 |
Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
Approved | July 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | July 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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The aim of this module is to provide a foundation in Organisational Behaviour to improve students' understanding and management of people at work. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Recognise and discuss the different perspectives on work organisations and culture. |
2 | Interpret key concepts and theories with regard to individual differences and apply these appropriately to specific situations. |
3 | Interpret the key concepts and theories with regard to group behaviour and apply these appropriately to specific situations. |
4 | Explain how organisational performance can be improved through the effective management of human resources. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Study of individual differences covering such topics as the nature of perception; interpersonal communication; and work motivation. The nature of groups covering topics such as formal and informal groups; group decision making; cohesiveness; group norms; group roles; and group development. How managers can make the best use of human resources in organisations focusing on topics such as the structure of organisations; the nature of leadership; power in organisations; and the management of conflict. |
Module Delivery |
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This module is delivered in a lecture based mode supported by tutorials, directed self-study and private study. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Component 1 is a closed book examination. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Examination - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | 70% or above |
B | 60% - 69% |
C | 50% - 59% |
D | 40% - 49% |
E | 35% - 39% |
F | 0% - 34% |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None |
Precluded Modules | None |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BRATTON, J., 2017. Work and organisation behaviour. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan. |
2 | MULLINS, L.J., 2016. Management and organisational behaviour. 11th ed. Harlow: Prentice Hall. |
3 | NELSON, D.L. and QUICK, C., 2012. Organisational behaviour: science, the real world and you. 8th ed. London: Cengage Learning. |
4 | ROLLINSON, D., 2008. Organsiational behaviour and analysis: an integrated approach.4th ed. Essex: Prentice Hall |