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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Project Information, Organisation and Behaviour | |||
| Reference | SUM103 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide opportunities to achieve an understanding of activities of an organisation within an industry context, organisational learning, roles and behaviours in response to information. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse organisational learning, roles and behaviours. |
| 2 | Appraise the value of information and explain how it contributes to the activities within an organisation. |
| 3 | Evaluate the use of conflict management techniques and negotiation within the context of projects. |
| 4 | Synthesise the benefits that integrated information systems would provide. |
| 5 | Make informed judgements for the choice of leadership style and personnel management in the support and facilitation of teamwork. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Behavioural issues in projects; organisational structures; information management theory and development; information management systems to manage information as a resource; high level management systems; the need for integration of information systems; organisational roles and behaviours; leadership; conflict management and negotiation; problem solving and decision making; project communication; product and process modelling, and organisational learning. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught via 2 modes: Taught Mode (T). The module is delivered in taught mode by lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study. Blended Learning Mode. The study materials will be available on CampusMoodle and support will be available online. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | An individual written piece of work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has a single assessment and a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| 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 in addition to course entry requirements for Postgraduate courses, see University Academic Regulations A2. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | King, D. and Lawley, S. 2019. Organizational Behaviour. 3rd ed. Oxford. |
| 2 | Keoki, S., (2015). Construction project management: a practical guide to field construction management. Wiley. |
| 3 | Moraveck, C., (2013). Unmasking Project Management: The Business Perspective of Information Systems Success. Springer |