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MAN-20055 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 08 September 2024

MAN-20055 - Organisational Behaviour
Coordinator: Swati Garg
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module aims to foster an overall understanding of human behaviour in organisations, with an aim to prepare students for leading and managing in their organisations. The module covers key concepts and theories on individual behaviour, interpersonal behaviour and group dynamics in organisations. It also provides an understanding of organisational structure and culture; and how they impact the behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations. Key topics include personality and individual differences, motivation, group processes, and organisational culture. Students will examine into the practical application of key concepts with individual and group activities in their tutorials, which is expected to instill in them a deeper understanding of human behaviour in organisations.

Aims
The aim of the module is to introduce and develop key concepts and theories relevant to the study of organisational behaviour. Students should expect to read from a wide range of academic social science sources and are encouraged to draw on their own experience of organisational life, as employees or as students. By the end of the module, students should:
¿ have developed the ability to analyse key concepts on individual and group behaviour in organisations
¿ be able to explain the key concepts of organisational culture and structure and their impact on organisational behaviour
¿ be equipped with key skills in verbal and written communication, including presentation skills & team working.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and critically analyse the relevant issues in organisational behaviour: 1
explain the foundations of group behaviour in organisations: 1
analyse how the key concepts can be applied to increase their personal effectiveness in their organisation: 1
analyse how key group concepts can be applied to increase the effectiveness of the groups they are associated with in their organisations
: 1
analyse the impact of organisational culture and structure on the organisational behaviour: 1

Study hours

Lectures: 12 hours
Tutorials: 12 hours
Preparation for tutorials: 18 hours
Assessment preparation: 60 hours
Other private study: 48 hours
Total: 150 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Open Book Examination weighted 50%
2 hour unseen take-away examination
A take-away exam which will be available on KLE for 24-hours for you to answer and submit your answer via the Turnitin file. Although students have been given significant time to complete this exam script, we expect most students to spend no more than 3 hours to complete and submit their answers via Turnitin (with a maximum of 3000 words). Answers should be as accurate and concise as possible.

2: Assignment weighted 50%
1000 word essay assignment
An 1000 word essay covering the main topics taught in weeks 1-6 of the module

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 08 September 2024