This module is designed to give students an understanding of key concepts in Organisational Behaviour. It seeks to describe the complex work organisation from a behavioural perspective and it evaluates the methodologies available for analysing organisational behaviour. In an attempt to provide some answers to the why of human behaviour in the workplace, selected individual, group and organisational processes are introduced and explored.

Organisational Behaviour in perspective: Introduction to the field and paradigms of study; Defining the concept; disciplinarily and interdisciplinary nature of the field; dominant methodologies for understanding the social world. Personality: Defining personality; sources of personality difference; the nature/nurture debate. Perception and Cognition: The nature of perception; perception and perceptual influences; the process of perception. Learning & the Individual: Defining learning and theories of learning. Emotion, Stress & Psychological Well being: Emotion in the workplace; stress at work; stress and performances; psychological well-being and self esteem. Communication and the individual: Defining Communication; the purpose and process of communication; communication and effectiveness. Groups & Team Roles: What is a group in psychological terms; function of groups; Hawthorne studies; the group formation process. Power and Politics: Interrelated concepts; sources of power; the use of power; political tactics and their use and legitimacy in organisational life. Organisation Development: What is organisational development; the process of organisational development; models of organisational development.

On completion of the module, students will be able to: Use and apply different methods for analysing behaviour in organisations; Be able to recognise different personality types and the link between personality types and positive and negative behaviours; Better able to avoid common perceptual distortions; Identify their own learning style; Communicate more effectively; Work more effectively in a team context; Assess and apply different methods for analysing behaviour in organisations Identify common perceptual distortions; List the sources of stress in organisations and ways organisations might deal with stress Indicate the challenges facing teams and how to overcome them; Name reasons for conflict and the different conflict management techniques; Identify the different types of organisational cultures.

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This module will combine the traditional lecture format with a more participative, discussion based learning experience during tutorials Assessment - 100% exam