Module Details
Module Code: |
BEHV C3313 |
Module Title:
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Organisational Behaviour 1
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Title:
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Organisational Behaviour 1
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Anne OConnor
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Module Description: |
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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Students will gain an understanding of the individual, group and organisational level variables across cultures and their applications to improving organisational relationships and performance. |
LO2 |
Students will acquire self-knowledge on psychometric and motivational dimensions, as these apply to human behaviour in organisations internationally. |
LO3 |
Students will develop skills in diagnosing and solving organisational challenges relating to occupational choice and motivating individuals and teams, in light of intercultural dimensions. |
Dependencies |
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 |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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 |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.50 |
7.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Stephen P. Robbins,Timothy A. Judge. (2018), Organizational Behavior, any after 2011. As indicated, Pearson, p.768, [ISBN: 9780134729329].
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Laurie J. Mullins,Jacqueline E. McLean. Organisational Behaviour in the Workplace, any edition from ninth onwards. [ISBN: 9781292245485].
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Organizational Behavior, [ISBN: 9781946135155].
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Frank J. Landy,Jeffrey M. Conte. (2010), Work in the 21st Century, John Wiley & Sons, p.669, [ISBN: 9781405190251].
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Derek Salman Pugh. (2007), Organization Theory, Penguin UK, p.700, [ISBN: 9780141032702].
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Mary Jo Hatch,Ann L. Cunliffe. (2013), Organization Theory, Oxford University Press, p.351, [ISBN: 9780199640379].
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Edwin Locke. (2009), Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior, John Wiley & Sons, p.651, [ISBN: 9780470740958].
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Gregory Moorhead,Ricky W. Griffin. (2010), Organizational Behavior, any edition after 2011. South Western Educational Publishing, p.568, [ISBN: 9780324827316].
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Journal articles as assigned.
| Other Resources |
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Case studies as assigned.
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