Module Details
| Module Code: |
CMOD6005 |
| Title: |
Workplace Collaboration
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Long Title:
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Workplace Collaboration with Technology
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3450 - Business & Management
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces students to the concepts and approaches to teamwork and collaborative technologies. Skills acquired in this module will prepare students to work effectively with others in a technology driven workplace environment.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Explain team behaviour using emotional intelligence: internal communications, group dynamics and team work within disciplinary and non-disciplinary teams, managing conflict, motivation and intercultural awareness. |
| LO2 |
Develop individually and within a team using effective communication skills and presentation technology. |
| LO3 |
Create and write content for a range of business documents using appropriate software. |
| LO4 |
Summarise ways to integrate different collaborative technology tools and devices for a range of purposes, tasks and communication media. |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Team Communication and Technology
Introduction to co-operative working environments; structure of teams. Team development, conformity and group-think, groups to teams, team roles, communication in teams, stages in team formation, gender communications, intercultural communications. Conflict management.
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Workplace Writing/Documentation
Workplace Documentation and Professional Communication Skills; layout, formatting and production of a range of generic workplace documentation including reports, letters, documents required for meetings, role of committee members, memorandum and e-mail and other industry specific documentation as appropriate.
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Electronic Publishing Skills
Layout Tools: Text/Table/WordArt/Clipart, Design Gallery, Working with Objects/Pictures/Tables, Typography, Page Layout, Colour Schemes, Templates. Introduction to Image Editing Software. Flyers, Promotional/Advertising Material, Magazine Articles.
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Introducing Collaborative Technologies
IT tools and devices for collaborative working and communications, such as web or video conferencing through platforms such as Teams/Zoom, instant messaging/chat, online phone and video calls; on line forums, social networking sites, wikis and other centralised depositories for documents, blogging, RSS and data feeds, bulk SMS or on-line work management tools, barriers to effective collaboration, use appropriate collaborative tools to communicate through conversations, meetings and webinars.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Computer Lab |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent 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 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Computer Lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Ricky Griffin. (2022), Fundamentals of Management, 10th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9780357517345].
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Chaney Adkins, M., Wolf, S.. (2019), Skills for success with Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition. Pearson Education, p.969, [ISBN: 9780135366479].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Robbins, S. and Judge, T.. (2022), Essentials of organizational behavior, Pearson Education, Harlow, United Kingdom, p.544, [ISBN: 9781285849041].
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Anton, K., DeJarld, T.. (2021), Adobe InDesign 2021, 2021 Edition. Adobe Press, San Jose, p.438, [ISBN: 9780136870289].
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Jon Gordon. (2018), The Power of a Positive Team, 1st. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, p.159, [ISBN: 9781119430599].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Munster Technological University. (2022), Cork Campus Library,
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