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Archived Version 2013 - 2014

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of the module is to provide students with an insight on how organisations come to be formed and how they may be structured with a particular focus on the significance of individual and group behaviour in this understanding. Drawing on theories of organisational psychology, the module will explore the role of team and group work as applied in the contemporary workplace. There is particlar emphasis on the complexity of communication in teams and in organisational settings. Understanding how change has an impact on organisational members is a central aspect in this module and much of the focus will be on shared sense-making surrounding this.

Learning Outcomes

1. Examine the theoretical assumptions used to explain the nature of continuous change in organisations.
2. Participate in team and group work in a more constructive way having gained new insights on teamwork from the module.
3. Diagnose conflict situations in the workplace and describe both effective and ineffective ways of dealing with it.
4. Assess the relevance and effectiveness of human resource strategies in reinforcing competencies required to achieve organisation goals
5. Evaluate and employ new communication initiatives in the workplace.
6. Play an influential role as change agent in the work organisation using the new insights gained through complexity theories and understandings of organisational behaviour.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Structured Presentations
Tutorial	6	Group Work Tutorials
Independent Study	100	Reading and Research
Group work	78	Directed to Assignment
Online activity	44	Engagement on Moodle
Total Workload: 250

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

Organisational Cultures
Understanding the limits and possibilities of cultural change

Communication for Change
The role of communication in change contexts

Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
What is Work?

Psychological Contract
Introduction to understanding psychological contracts in the work environment

Trust in the Workplace
Understanding the centrailty of trust in work engagement and in organisational change

Work Motivation
Some models and controversies

Leadership
Leadership values, dispositions and qualities in change contexts

Complexity Theory
Introducing the insights from complexity theorists for understanding change

The Change Management Process
Synthesizing the learnings for application to change settings.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

John Martin, Martin Fellenz,: 2010, Organizational Behaviour & Management, 4th, South-Western Cengage Learning, Andover, 9781408018125
Haslam, S. A.: 2001, Psychology in Organisations: A social identity approach, Sage, London,
Arnold, J., Silvester, J. Patterson, F., Cooper, C., Roberston, I., & Burnes, B.: 2009, Work Psychology, 5th, Pearson, London,

Other Resources

None

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