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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module introduces the fundamental concepts, theories and approaches to the study of human behaviour in organizations. The course analyses classical theory including the Taylorist and Human Relations approaches to Organisational Behaviour, and then describes more recent trends such as labour process and post structuralist analysis. Key topics such as motivation, politics, leadership and gender and organisations are addressed. As a theory driven course organisational behaviour also considers how the relationship between the organization and its environment affects organizational culture and its members. Throughout the emphasis is firmly upon the human dimension of the organization and the organizing process, drawing on a wide range of social science research.

Analytic in nature and content, the aim of the module is to introduce and develop key concepts and theories relevant to the study of organisational behaviour. We draw on a wide range of theories and writings: student are required to read widely from a range of academic social science sources and are encouraged to draw on their own experience or organisational life, as employees or as students for example. By the end of the module, students should:
- have understanding of the relevant issues;
- be able to give critical assessment of them;
- have developed the ability to critically analyse the various perspectives on organisational behaviour; and
- be equipped with key skills in verbal and written communication, including presentational skills, and in teamworking

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and critically analyse the relevant issues in organisational behaviour: 1,2
explain the foundations of labour process theory and compare these to Taylorism and Human Relations: 1
evaluate cultural and post-structural perspectives on traditional theories of organsiational behaviour: 1,2
relate the contribution of feminist perspectives to theoretical developments in organsiational behaviour: 1,2
explain the management practices associated with Taylorism and Human Relations and analyse their relevance to work organisation: 1

Study hours

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

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment