Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7032
Title: Organisational Processes
Long Title: Organisational Processes
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to introduce learners to the complex human context in which managers work and to understand how their behaviour affects others in their organisations. The module addresses the dynamics of power, conflict, change, work behaviour and how they affect individuals and groups in the organisation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the complex human context in which managers work and discuss the problems associated with that realm.
LO2 Advise on ways to better integrate organisations and people who constitute them.
LO3 Describe the forces operating on different nationalities and ages in the workplace.
LO4 Discuss emerging concepts that are reshaping the field of Organisational Behaviour.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Conflict and Negotiation
Nature, sources and consequences of conflict; Interpersonal conflict management styles; Structural approaches to conflict management; Resolving conflict through negotiation. Emerging Issues in Conflict today.
Employment Relations and Career Dynamics
Psychological Contract; Organisational Socialisation; Career Managment; Contingent Workforce. Changing Workforce.
Organisational Behaviour and Gender
Work-family conflict; Gender issues; Dual career; Sexual harassment. Changing workforce, nationalities.
Emerging Trends in Organisational Behaviour
Globalisation; Changing workforce; Emerging employment relationships; Virtuality and the World Wide Web.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Case Study
Analysis of the Management of Conflict in the Workplace.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
An example workplace related project may be to discuss in detail the main causes of stress in an organisation and the strategies used to relieve that stress.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research, Case Studies and Work Based Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research, Case Studies and Work Based Learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robbins & Judge. (2016), Essentials of Organisational Behaviour, 13th. Pearson, London, [ISBN: 0133973018].
  • Elsbach, Kayes & Kayes. (2016), Contemporary Organisational Behaviour, 1st. Pearson, London, [ISBN: 0132555883].
  • Steven McShane, Mary Ann Von Glinow,. Organizational Behavior, 3rd. [ISBN: 9780073049779].
  • Morehead & Griffin. (2005), Organisational Behaviour, Jaico Publishing, [ISBN: 978 817 2248 659].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Morley, M., Moore, S., Heraty, N., Linehan, M., & MacCurtain, S.. (2004), Principles of Organisational Behaviour, an Irish Text, 2nd. Gill & MacMillan, [ISBN: 978-071713670].
  • Wilson, F.. (1995), Organisational Behaviour Gender, McGrow Hill, [ISBN: 978-007707615].
  • Handy, C.. (1993), Understanding Organisations, Penguin, [ISBN: 978-019508732].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BMNGT_7 Bachelor of Business in Management 3 Mandatory