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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

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.

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