MGMT6048 - Organisational Behaviour

Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6048
Title: Organisational Behaviour
Long Title: Organisational Behaviour
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 6 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the key principles and practices of organisational behaviour and give an insight into the key dynamics of individual and group behaviour and their impact on the organisation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the individual processes and behaviour which pertain to organisational behaviour.
LO2 Identify and discuss the key issues in relation to group processes and the impact of group dynamics on organisation behaviour.
LO3 Compare and contrast the various motivational theories implemented in organisations.
LO4 Describe the historical and current styles of leadership 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).
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
Perception / Individual Behaviour
Perception, perception errors; attribution and attitudes.
Motivation in organisations
Perspectives on motivation; Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory; expectancy theory; goal-setting theory; using reward systems to motivate performance.
Leadership, Power & Politics
Leadership theories; leadership traits; leadership behaviours.
Groups / Team work
Work groups and teams; group behaviour; group formation and development; group cohesiveness; empowerment; creating self-managed teams; teamwork for productivity and quality.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
For example - a group based project reviewing individual and group processes in an organisation of your choice. This task may be completed intermittently or as one final submission.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
For example - Students will present in groups on key organisational behaviour elements such as motivational theories.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Students will relate their own behaviour and learnings to a number of practical examples from organisational behaviour elements such as Team Roles and Leadership. The reflection may also draw on the Presentation assessment.
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 Learning Non Contact Self directed 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 Learning Non Contact Self directed 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
  • Ricky W. Griffin,Jean M. Phillips. (2024), Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organisations, 14th. Cengage, Boston, [ISBN: 9780357899076].
  • Ricky W. Griffin. (2022), Management, 13th. Cengage, Boston, [ISBN: 9780357517123].
  • David A Buchanan,Andrzej A Huczynski. (2019), Organisational Behaviour [E-Book], 10th. Pearson Higher Ed, [ISBN: 9781292251585].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Siobhan D. Tiernan, Michael J. Morley. (2013), Modern Management: Theory and Practice, 4th. Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717156320].
  • Michele Kehoe. (2013), Make that Grade - Organisational Behaviour, 2nd. 2,4,7,8,9, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, p.136, [ISBN: 9780717156337].
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_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 1 Mandatory
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 1 Mandatory
CR_BMNGT_7 Bachelor of Business in Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BCPPR_6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and Development 1 Mandatory
CR_BSUMA_6 Certificate in Supervisory Management 1 Mandatory
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 1 Mandatory