Module Details

Module Code: BHVS B8001
Full Title: Organisation Behaviour
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Mairead McKiernan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module develops students understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups at work
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Develop an understanding of the self and the other through the analysis of individual difference
MLO2 Distinguish and interpret the nature of group dynamics in the world of work
MLO3 Demonstrate the impact of national and organisational cultural values on the lived experience of work
MLO4 Illustrate awareness, knowledge and skills in intercultural understanding
Pre-requisite learning
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Building self-awareness
Individual difference - perception, personality, attitudes
Group Processes and Teamwork
The influence of the group on the individual, minority influence, persuasion
National and Organisational Culture
Nature and role of strong organisational culture; Hofstede's dimensions of national culture
Intercultural Competence
Intercultural business communication, negotiating across cultures
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Individual test - based on selected course topics
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A 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.

DKIT 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 No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • French, R., Rayner, C., Rees, G. & Rumbles S. (2016), Organisational Behaviour, 3rd. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, [ISBN: 9781118916292].
  • Myers, David G. & Twenge, Jean M.. (2019), Social Psychology, 13th. McGraw Hill Higher Education, [ISBN: 9780077861971].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Pettinger, Richard. (2010), Organisational Behaviour: Performance management in practice, Routledge.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources