ORBE07005 2019 Organisational Behaviour

General Details

Full Title

Organisational Behaviour

Transcript Title

Organisational Behaviour

Code

ORBE07005

Attendance

N/A %

Subject Area

ORBE - Organisational Behaviour

Department

MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.

Level

07 - Level 7

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Mr. Donal Cannon

Programme Membership

SG_EMANM_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Management SG_SQUAL_J07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quality

Description

This subject aims to provide the students with an understanding of the basic principles underlying workplace behaviour and to increase their ability to analyse issues that concern individuals and groups in organisations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

Analyse the methodologies used in organisational behaviour research.

Analyse ways that various personality dimensions such as motivation and perception are responsible for individual differences in the workplace.

Apply the principles of learning to various organisational activities.

Analyse the dynamics of groups and teams in the workplace.

Appraise different techniques for managing change in the workplace.

Discuss different ways in which conflict can be manifested and managed in organisations.

Assess the importance of organisational culture to organisational life.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

N/A

Module Assessment Strategies

Continuous Assessment 40%
Continuous assessment may be in the form of mini assignments or quizzes, plus a mini project or report
Final Examination: One written paper 60%

Repeat Assessments

N/A

Indicative Syllabus

Introduction to Organisational Behaviour

Identify the major behavioural science disciplines that contribute to OB.
Contrast the three components of an attitude.
Identify four employee responses to job dissatisfaction.

Personality and Values

Describe personality, the way it is measured, and the factors that shape it.
Describe the differences between person-job fit and person-organisation fit.
Explain the factors that influence perception.
Explain how individual differences and organisational constraints affect decision-making.

Motivation Concepts

Describe the three key elements of motivation.
Identify the implications of employee job engagement for managers.
Compare the main ways jobs can be redesigned.
Identify the motivational benefits of intrinsic rewards.

Foundations of Group Behaviour and Understanding Work Teams

Distinguish between the different types of groups.
Explain how organisations can create team players.
Describe how leaders can have a positive impact on their organisations through building trust and mentoring.
Identify the challenges to our understanding of leadership.

Organisational Culture

Describe the common characteristics of organisational culture.
Identify the factors that create and sustain an organisation’s culture.
Contrast the forces for change and planned change.
Describe ways to overcome resistance to change.
Describe the three types of conflict and the three loci of conflict.
Outline the conflict process.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

40 %

End of Semester / Year Formal Exam

60 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Continuous Assessment Continuous Assessment	Coursework Assessment	Assessment	40 %	End of Term	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

End of Semester / Year Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Final Exam Final Exam	Final Exam	Closed Book Exam	60 %	End of Term	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Offsite Facility	Theory	4	Weekly	4.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Part Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Offsite Facility	Theory	1	Weekly	1.00

Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2014-05-02 Organizational Behaviour, Global Edition
ISBN 129205655X ISBN-13 9781292056555

This edition of 'Organizational Behavior' contains new material on responding to global and cultural diversity with discussions of globalization, workforce diversity and ethics. There is an additional chapter on leadership and expanded coverage of interpersonal and behavioural skills.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Recommended Reading
Core Text
Title	Authors	Publisher	Year
Organizational Behavior	Robbins, S	Prentice Hall	2005

Supplementary Reading
Title	Authors	Publisher	Year
Principles of Organisational Behaviour	Morley, M., Moore, S., Heraty, N., Linehan, M. & McCurtain, S.	Gill & MacMillan	2004
Organizational Behavior: Emerging Realities in the Workplace	McShane, S., & Von Glinow, M.A.	McGraw Hill	2003
Organizational Behaviour	Buelens, M., Kinicki, A., & Kreitner, R.	McGraw Hill	2002

Journal Resources

None

URL Resources

None

Other Resources

None

Additional Information

Since this module is delivered online it is envisaged that assignments posted will be work related.