Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6011
Title: Employee Beh. & Motivation
Long Title: Employee Beh. & Motivation
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores factors driving employee behaviour and motivation. The impact of employees on organisational CSR initiatives is discussed, in addition to the implications of job design for employee performance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse and evaluate the impact of group dynamics on individual, team and organisational behaviour and performance.
LO2 Explain the role of ethics in Human Resource Management.
LO3 Identify the nature and importance of job design in organisations.
LO4 Explain the factors affecting individual motivation, behaviour and performance in the context of the organisation.
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).
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
Employee Behaviour and Motivation
Classification of human motives. Theories of work motivation. Job design and satisfaction
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Recognise the role of ethics in Human Resource Management. Examine the role of corporate social responsibility
Job Design
The nature and importance of job design in organisations.
Group Dynamics
Type of groups, group develpment and structure, effective and ineffective work groups
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Short Answer Questions on course content
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation and Report concerning aspects of the module and real-life application
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Classic Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research and Private Study 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 Classic Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research and Private Study 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
  • Armstrong, A. and Taylor, S.. (2014), Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 14th. Kogan Page, UK, USA, India, [ISBN: 9780749469641].
  • French, R. and Rees, G.,. (2010), Leading, Managing and Developing People, 3rd. CIPD, [ISBN: 9781843982579].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journal, Human Resource Management Journal.
  • Journal, Personnel Review.
  • Journal, Journal of Industrial Relations.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BCPPR_6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and Development 2 Mandatory