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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Practising Organisational Psychology |
| Module Code |
HR5124 (ITS) / MNA1134 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
| Module Co-ordinator | Claire Gubbins | | | Module Teachers | - | |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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None
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Description
To develop applied skills appropriate to the roles that graduates of the MWOP/B Programme typically perform in contemporary organisations. In particular the module will prepare participants to view multiple aspects of organisational psychology and behaviour from an ethical perspective as set out in PSI Ethical Guidelines. Competencies required for effective internal and external consulting are identified and assessed. The challenges and opportunities presented by the changing future of work are explored, and differential strategies for successful career management in this new context are developed. Skills applicable to conflict management in today's work context are assessed and developed.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Act in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Organisational Psychologists as set out by PSI
2. Manage internal or external consulting skills situations
3. Apply understanding of developments in future of work to career planning and management
4. Manage conflict effectively in organisational settings
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Workshop | 25 | 6 X 4 hour workshop on topics per learning outcomes | | Independent Study | 60 | Assigned Reading and preparation for workshops | | Independent Study | 40 | Preparation of written assignment and preparation for quiz | | Total Workload: 125 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Report(s) | An individual paper of not more than 3,000 words providing a reflection on how key learnings from this module could be applied to your personal career development and/or leadership practice. You may focus on an individual topic or integrate a number of them as you wish. In either case your reflection MUST include a "Standing in the future letter" (Max 1,000 words) as follows:
Identify one specific role (name the organization that you believe would be fulfilling for you ten years from now. Write a cover letter to that organisation dated ten years years from now highlighting how experience and skills you have acquired since completing your Master’s degree, have prepared you for this role | 90% | n/a | | In Class Test | MCQ Quiz on Application of PSI Code of Ethics | 10% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Peter Block: 2011, Flawless Consulting, 3rd, Pfeiffer, 978-047062074
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Other Resources
None |
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