Module: Psychology in Organisations

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Psychology in Organisations
Module Code	HR101A
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Xuchang Zheng Semester 2: Xuchang Zheng Autumn: Xuchang Zheng
Module Teachers	Xuchang Zheng
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a firm basic understanding of human behaviour in organisations. In this module students will develop knowledge about (i) individual behavior in the work setting, (ii) group processes and (iii) how these may impact on organisational effectiveness. The module enables students to analyse human behaviour in organisations and to identify solutions to organisational problems. Students are expected to attend lectures/tutorials, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Explain the importance of an understanding of Organisational Behaviour (OB) in a diverse and changing world
2. LO2 Discuss the various OB models, theories and practical approaches
3. LO3 Discuss the social psychological influences on employee's well-being, performance, and work settings
4. LO4 Apply OB theories, concepts and methods in relation to the success and social responsibility of the organisation

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	No Description
Independent Study	60	No Description
Directed learning	40	No Description
Total Workload: 122

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	Topic essay. Applied reflection also required.	70%	n/a
Loop Quiz	n/a	30%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

David Buchanan,Andrzej Huczynski: 0, Organizational Behaviour, 10, 9781292251578

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BS	Bachelor of Business Studies
EBC	BA in Global Business (Canada)
EBF	BA in Global Business (France)
EBG	BA in Global Business (Germany)
EBS	BA in Global Business (Spain)
EBT	BA in Global Business (USA)

Date of Last Revision

19-JAN-12

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