
Course unit details:
Managing People and Organisations
Unit code | BMAN72242 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This course considers a wide spectrum of issues central to organisational behaviour and behavioural change from the various perspectives of the stakeholders involved.
Pre/co-requisites
Aims
The aim of this course is to introduce students to a broad range of theories relating to organisational behaviour and organisational change and their practical application.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
Explain the current theoretical approaches relating to key issues in organisational behaviour and behavioural change.
Identify the factors which facilitate and/or inhibit particular behaviour and change at the individual, group and organisational level.
Apply these concepts and theories in an organisational setting and to advise organisations accordingly.
Assessment methods
Written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment: Online tests and webinars.
Feedback methods
Informal advice and discussion during a lecture, seminar, workshop or lab.
Responses to student emails and questions from a member of staff including feedback provided to a group via an online discussion forum.
Written and/or verbal comments on assessed or non-assessed coursework.
Recommended reading
Schermerhorn, J.R. Jnr., Hunt, J.G. and Osborn, R.N. (2010) Organizational Behaviour, (11th Edition), Chichester: John Wiley.
Burnes, B. (2009) Managing Change (5th Edition), London: FT Pitman.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Assessment written exam | 3 |
Lectures | 30 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 117 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Andra Toader | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
Informal Contact Method
Office Hours.
Drop in Surgeries (extra help sessions for students on material they may be struggling with).