2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS1850 Organisational Behaviour

20 Credits Class Size: 445

Module manager: Professor Chris Allinson
Email: cwa@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2010/11

Pre-requisite qualifications

Students are required to study either LUBS1940 Economics for Management or LUBS1950 Economic Theory and Applications 1 at the same time as LUBS1850.

Mutually Exclusive

LUBS1170 Introduction to Management 1
LUBS1851 Organisational Behaviour (part-time)
LUBS2150 People in Organisations

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module presents and evaluates current knowledge about human behaviour in organisations from the point of view of the individual employee, the work group and the organisation itself. There is an emphasis on the practical application of ideas in a management context and the development of relevant skills. A critical perspective is adopted throughout. Further information about the Business School is available on the website: <a href= " http://lubswww.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate/index.php?id=64"target=_blank">Business School</a>

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- understand the relationship between organisational behaviour and management practice
- critically analyse competing theoretical perspectives on organisational behaviour
- apply team working, communication and written skills to the field of organisational behaviour
- comprehend and analyse bodies of academic literature.

Learning outcomes

This module presents and evaluates current knowledge about human behaviour in organisations from the point of view of the individual employee, the work group and the organisation itself. There is an emphasis on the practical application of ideas in a management context and the development of relevant skills.

A critical perspective is adopted throughout.

Further information about the Business School is available on the website: Business School

Syllabus

The module provides an introduction to the key concepts, theories and research in the field of Organisational Behaviour, and demonstrates their practical relevance for management.

This involves an examination of:
- the evolution of the discipline and its methodologies
- individual attitudes, behaviour and motivation
- group dynamics and leadership
- andorganisational structure, culture and change.

This is all presented in the context of increasing globalisation and workforce diversity.

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Workshop 17 1 17
In Course Assessment 4 0.3 1
Lecture 1 1 1
Private study hours 181
Total Contact hours 19
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 200

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Together with informal feedback from your tutor during the workshop sessions, student's marks on four multiple choice tests and non-assessed essays will give an indication of performance during the course of the module.

Feedback will identify areas for improvement that may require extra attention.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
In-course Assessment 4 tests 33
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 33

Resit by 3 hour written exam

Exams
Exam type Exam duration % of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins 67
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) 67

Resit by 3 hour written exam

Reading List

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 3/29/2012

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