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 - NFQ 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 (Add-on) SG_SQUAL_J07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quality (Add-on)
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;

1.

Analyse the methodologies used in organisational behaviour research.

2.

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

3.

Apply the principles of learning to various organisational activities.

4.

Analyse the dynamics of groups and teams in the workplace.

5.

Appraise different techniques for managing change in the workplace.

6.

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

7.

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.