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 |
|---|---|
| Module code: | BEMM388 |
| Module level: | M |
| Academic year: | 2020/1 |
| 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: 9 |
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
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 132 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Cohort Teaching | 9 | Weekly 1 hour cohort-wide engagement, including: feedback on journals, guest speakers, Q&A. |
| Small group teaching | 9 | 9 x 1 hour workshops. |
| Online guided material and exercises | 16 | Guided online material (4 hours each week). |
| Preparation for workshops | 27 | 3 hours per week reading and preparation |
| Independent Study | 89 | Additional reading, research and assignment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal entries (pre-summative submission) | Each entry is up to 200 words; weekly entries are expected. | 1-5 | Written and verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 30 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individually written paper | 70 | 2000 words | 1-5 | Written comments; verbal feedback if required |
| Journal entries | 30 | Submission One: 3 entries (600 words) - 15%. Submission Two: 3 entries (600 words) 15% | 1-5 | Written comments; verbal feedback if required |
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 | Individually written paper | 1-5 | Referred/deferred period |
| Journal entries | Journal entries | 1-5 | Referred/deferred period |
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:
King, D. and Lawley, S. (2019) Organizational Behaviour, 3rd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Supporting texts:
Buchanan, D. A. and Huczynski, A. A. (2019) Organizational Behaviour, 10th edn. Harlow: Pearson
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 Behavior
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/
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
Web based and electronic resources:
See ELE site
Other resources:
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Origin date
07/04/2019
Last revision date
03/09/2020