Module Title: | Organisational Behaviour 1 |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures, group and individual self-assessment tools, film studies, YouTube videos, case studies, essays, online tests. |
Module Aim: |
This course deals with human behaviour in a variety of organisations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to each topic. The module aims to help students gain an understanding of the OB model, psychometric frameworks, motivational theories and applications, group theory and its application to increasing group performance. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Students will acquire self-knowledge on psychometric and motivational dimensions, as these apply to human behaviour in organisations internationally. |
LO2 |
Students will develop skills in diagnosing and solving organisational challenges relating to occupational choice and motivating individuals at work using needs and process theories of motivation. |
LO3 |
3. Students will acquire knowledge of how people behave in groups at work, including phenomena such as groupthink, social loafing, and pressure to conform to group norms. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
The OB Model
An introduction to the interplay of individual, group, and organisational level variables and their effect on organisational behaviour, effectiveness, and employee wellbeing.
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Individual differences and their relevance to work
Personality, psychometric tests, values; Motivation to work - needs and process theories; Job design as empowering motivational tool.
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People, processes and performance
Group effectiveness, Belbin's team roles, groupthink, stages of group formation, group phenomena and dynamics, groupthink, synergy, social psychology experiments, communication, conflict and negotiation in organisations.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Examination |
Class assessment on Big Five and MBTI psychometric tools. |
1 |
20.00 |
Week 6 |
Examination |
Examination or group case study on motivation to work in group settings, using Belbin's group roles and other frameworks. |
2,3 |
80.00 |
Sem 1 End |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
6.00 |
Total Hours |
9.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Every Week |
1.50 |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
7.50 |
Total Hours |
9.00 |
Module Delivered In
Discussion Note: |
As per Head of Departments Instruction: 13/02/2024 |
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