Module
People Management
Module description
This module explores the dynamics of behaviour in an organisation. It will address how to identify and understand behavioural patterns and how to develop skills in managing this behaviour in ourselves and others. Understanding behaviour is fundamental to effective management and personal development. Organisational behaviour (OB) pervades all other activities in an organisation as long as people are involved in it. This module will examine our everyday understanding of behaviour and explore new insights into OB in a theoretical and practical manner. No prior study of OB is required.
Full module specification
| Module title: | People Management |
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| Module code: | BEMM388 |
| Module level: | M |
| Academic year: | 2023/4 |
| Module lecturers: |
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| Module credit: | 15 |
| ECTS value: | 7.5 |
| Pre-requisites: | None |
| Co-requisites: | None |
| Duration of module: |
Duration (weeks) - term 1: 11 |
Module aims
- Provide students with an understanding of behavioural theories in the context of organisations, at the individual, group and organisational level.
- Enable students to translate behaviour theory into practice, through applied work
- Develop student’s confidence in assessing and managing their own behaviour and the behaviour of others that they can take into the workplace.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. demonstrate knowledge of organisational behavioural theories;
- 2. show how these theories of behaviour can be used to understand and manage organisational dynamics.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 3. develop management skills by applying theories to real life situations;
- 4. demonstrate effective, persuasive arguments.
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 5. work effectively independently.
- 6. work effectively in a group
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 133 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 11 | Cohort sessions: Eleven x 1 hour classes to discuss material |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 5 | Small class sessions: 5 x 1 hour small group classes to apply ideas to real work settings, address questions. |
| Guided Independent Study | 46 | Online guided material: Supporting materials on ELE, including online exercises and assessment guidance. |
| Guided Independent Study | 88 | Reading, reflection, and assignment completion |
| Assessment Guidance | 1 | Group feedback session |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft portfolio submission | Each group receives comments on their draft submission in week 4 (up to 900 words). | 1-6 | Verbal, in feedback session. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individually written essay | 70 | 2,000 words | 1-5 | Written comments; verbal feedback if required |
| Group Portfolio entries | 30 | Four portfolio entries [300 words each, 1200 total words]. | 1-6 | Written comments; verbal feedback if required |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individually written paper (70%) | Individually written paper (2,000 words, 70%) | 1-5 | Referral/deferral period |
| Portfolio entries (30%) | Three portfolio entries (individual submission) (900 words / 300 words each; 30%) | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Resubmission of failed components
Syllabus plan
Topics to be covered include:
- Organisational and group level:
- culture, power
- Group level:
- group dynamics, leadership, change, decision-making (also at individual level)
- Individual level:
- personality and perception.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Textbook:
Buchanan, D. A. and Huczynski, A. A. (2020) Organizational Behaviour, 10th edn. Harlow: Pearson (online accessible)
Supporting texts:
King, D. and Lawley, S. (2019) Organizational Behaviour, 3rd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Wilson, F. M. (2018) Organizational Behaviour and Work: A critical introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Reference:
Jeanes, E. (2019) A Dictionary of Organizational Behaviour, Oxford University Press (online) DOI: 10.1093/acref/9780191843273.001.0001
Academic Journals:
A range of academic journals cover relevant topics, including:
Journal of Organizational Behaviour
Management Learning
Other recommended reading
Management practitioner journals are useful for understanding OB in action, for example:
CIPD’s People Management: https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/
HR magazine: https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Web based and electronic resources:
See ELE site
Origin date
07/04/2019
Last revision date
24/01/2022