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 critically examined.

Organisational Behaviour in perspective: Introduction to the field and paradigms of study; Defining the concept; disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of the field; dominant methodologies for understanding the social world. Personality: Defining personality; Perception and Cognition: The nature of perception; perception and perceptual influences; the process of perception. Motivation; Emotions, Stress & Psychological Well being. Groups & Team Roles: What is a group in psychological terms; function of groups; the group formation process. Power, Politics and ethics: Interrelated concepts; sources of power; the use of power; political tactics and their use and legitimacy in organisational life. Leadership: theories of leadership;leadership and ethics; Organisational culture, ethical culture, culture and sustainability; diagnosing organisational culture; Schein's typology; formation and maintenance; Organisational change

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the different methods for analysing behaviour in organisations; Critically appraise the impact of internal factors (personality, perception, emotion, power) and the context on individual behaviour at work; Discuss the importance of team building and team processes - including virtual teams Critically appraise the ways organisations vary in culture and the impact this has for employees and the organisation. Critically appraise the importance of ethical and sustainable leadership

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation of the complex interplay between individual, group, and organisational level processes; Engage in self-reflection through the use of self-assessment and reflective activities.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: NA

The module will be taught using a range of methods including lectures, case studies, team exercises, reflective practice and psychometric tools. While there is a prime text book, there will be readings allocated to each topic capturing recent international developments in the area. Graduate attributes will be developed in the following ways: Knowledgeable: Students will gain a deep knowledge of Organisational Behaviour through organisational theory and research, practical examples, coursework and in-class groupwork; Agile: Students are expected to be proactive and flexible in their own learning through independent study and self-directed learning; Responsible: Students will develop a sense of responsibility through class discussions on various ethical issues involved in organisational decisions including ethical leadership; Curiosity: Students will be required to critically engage and question the material covered and to view organisational life through different lens; Articulate: Students will become articulate through the use of in-class discussions, presentations and written coursework. The three hours allocated will involve traditional lecture but will also include tutorials and experiential work where students will be asked to discuss certain topics/case studies, engage in self reflection using psychometric tools such as myers briggs and engage in team exercises.