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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Organisational Psychology | |||
| Reference | SSM114 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with a critical understanding of organisations and of the psychological aspects of functioning within an organisation, including working with individuals, management procedures and organisational practices. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically discuss the key theories in relation to organisational development, structure, culture and change. |
| 2 | Critically appraise the psychological aspects of work within organisations. |
| 3 | Critically analyse the impact of management and organisations on individuals. |
| 4 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application of entrepreneurship to organisational development. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Organisational structures and cultures. Organisational change. Organisational communication. Work motivation. Ergonomics and Environmental Psychology. Work groups and teams. Leadership and Management. Stress and burnout. Appraising and monitoring performance. Conflict management and negotiation. Entrepreneurship. Career Development. Training. Selection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Online distance learning made up of online lectures, tutorials, activities, directed reading, private study and coursework |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | 24 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | 126 |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | The coursework will take the form of an essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs an F in C1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arnold, J. (2010). Work Psychology (5th ed.). Harlow, UK: Prentice Hall. |
| 2 | Huczynski, A. & Buchanan, D. (2010). Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text (7th ed.). Harlow, UK: Prentice Hall. |
| 3 | McKenna., E. F. (2012). Business Psychology and Organisational Psychology (5th Ed.) New York, NY: Psychology Press. |
| 4 | Muckinsky, P.M. (2008). Psychology Applied to Work (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. |
| 5 | Mullins, J. (2013). Management and Organisational Behaviour (10th ed.). Harlow, UK: Prentice Hall. |