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:	2023/4
Module lecturers:	Dr Emma Jeanes - Convenor
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
	0
	0
	0
	0

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, 10^th 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

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