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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Work and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| Reference | BS2103 | Version | 12 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Discuss the different perspectives on work organisations and culture. |
| 2 | Interpret key concepts and theories with regard to individuals 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 and politics in organisations; and the management of conflict. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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 |