Module Title |
Psychology in Organisations
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Module Code |
HR101
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School |
DCUBS
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To provide students with a firm basic understanding of individual human behaviour in organisations.
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Learning Outcomes
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7 To develop a thorough understanding of the concepts and issues which influence human behaviour in organisations at both an individual and macro level.
7 Students will be aided in the development of critical synthesising skills; facilitating student categorisation of overlapping or conflicting models/interpretations of behaviour and abstracting the most rational for their purpose.
7 Students will be encouraged to develop strategic interactive communication and listening skills in applied exercises in tutorials.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
10
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
41
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Introduction
Definitions of psychology, historical development; research methods in psychological research and research reporting.
Perception
The physiological process, the psychological process - social perception and perceptual errors.
Individual Differences
Historical perspectives on individual differences. Theories of personality and theories of intelligence and their influence on the recruitment process.
Learning
Theoretical approaches to learning; behaviourism, cognitive approaches, social learning theory and their application to training in organisations.
Motivation
Introduction to motivation theories; motivation and satisfaction; practical applications of motivation theories and models to organisational functioning
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Huczynski, A., & Buchanan, D., (2001), Organisational Behaviour, Prentice-Hall. 4th ed.
Atkinson, R.L., (1993), Introduction to Psychology, 11th Edition, Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich.
Hellriegel, D., Slocum, J.W., & Woodman, R.W., (1989), Organisational Behaviour, West.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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AF | BA in Accounting & Finance |
BS | Bachelor of Business Studies |
EBF | BA in European Business (French) |
EBG | BA in European Business (German) |
EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) |
EBT | BA in European Business (Trans.Studies) |
IBLFG | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Ge) |
IBLFS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp) |
IBLGS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Ge/Sp) |
IBLJ | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Japanese) |
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