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Curricular information is subject to change
Having completed this module and its assessments you should be able to:-
• Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of human behaviour in organisations and of the complexity of organisations themselves.
• Critique theory and be able to interpret its practical application value to contemporary organisations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective leadership practice.
• Analyse group behaviour and the factors affecting their performance in organisations.
• Appreciate the complexity of personal and organisational change.
.Engage in reflective practice with the goal of raising self-awareness
The module explores how people function in organisations as three levels of analysis; Individual, Groups and Organisations.
Themes explored include:
Self-awareness
Perception
Motivation & Performance
Group Dynamics
Leadership theory and practice
Models of Change Management
Communication of Change
Power and Influence and dealing with resistance to change
Organisational Culture
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 16 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Individual Paper based on the Myers Briggs Type Inventory | Week 4 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Project: Research project to apply the change management models to a real organisation. Individual assignment | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 55 |
Continuous Assessment: A Harvard simulation on Power and Influence during a Change Management Process will be used. Students will be required to navigate a practical diagnostic and apply action planning skills. | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Individual Essay - feedback to each person Research Project - students may submit a proposal of their project and receive my comments/advice on suitability. This is optional for students. Additionally, once final grades are published students may request feedback on their projects. Simulation scores will be linked to a grading rubric.
Name | Role |
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Dr Vincent Hargaden | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |