Module Code - Title:
PM4912
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FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module introduces students to the key concepts in Organisational Behaviour (OB) in order to understand some of the fundamentals of human behaviour. It explores the complex work organisation from a behavioural perspective by introducing students to the interplay between human behaviour and the work context - it also fosters an awareness amongst students of the impact of digitalisation on the way we behave at work. It explores behaviour using a number of conceptual anchors including a systematic research anchor (OB knowledge should be based on rigorous research); multidisciplinary anchor (module draws from management, IT, psychology and sociology); a multilevel anchor (individual, group and organisational perspectives); a practical orientation anchor (OB theories need to be useful in practice) and a contingency anchor (the importance of context).
Syllabus:
Personality; perception; motivation; emotions; group and team dynamics; conflict; power and politics; leadership; organisational culture.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Define key constructs in organisational behaviour and describe how digitalisation has affected how people behave at work;
Identify key factors that influence individual behaviour in the workplace;
Have an awareness of common perceptual distortions and effects they have in the workplace;
Discuss the importance of team building and team processes - including virtual teams
Describe various theories of personality, motivation and leadership and the impact of digitalisation;
Describe ways organisations vary in culture and the impact this has for employees.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Appreciate the importance of style flexibility and the importance of a situational approach to behaviour at work.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This module is primarily delivered through a blended learning format which will include traditional lectures both synchronous and asynchronous, supplemented with activities including video, cases, self-assessment, and discussions (both virtually an during in person sessions). The module has a strong reflective component and students are required to complete a reflective statement as part of their assessment. Students are expected to engage fully with the VLE discussion forums.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Cross. C. & Carbery, R. (2016)
Organisational Behaviour: An Introduction.
, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Huczynski, A and Buchanan, D. (2020)
Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text
, Harlow: Prentice Hall
Other Relevant Texts:
CIPD (2020)
People Profession 2030: A Collective View of Future Trends.
, London: CIPD
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Sarah.MacCurtain@ul.ie