MQ1ORP-Organisations and People

Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Ms Linghe Lei
Email: l.lei@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is an introduction to Organisational Behaviour in the contemporary workplace. It explores the challenges, tensions and issues involved in the relationship between individuals, groups and organisations to better understand behaviour at work and managerial processes.

Aims:

The module aims to develop the students’ understanding of the concepts and principles of organisational behaviour  and to evaluate and interpret these within the context in which their organisations operate.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Construct critical and academically robust arguments drawing on organisational behaviour theories and research and apply them to the analysis of workplace-related issues.


2. Understand the value of diversity and inclusion in organisational performance.


3. Create an open, inclusive, agile and adaptable organisational environment.


4. Explain the benefits and challenges of teamworking and cross-functional working and apply this method of working to deliver positive results.


5. Apply new ways of working and management theories to improve organisational performance.

Additional outcomes:

Students should additionally be able to:

1. Explain the theories and mechanisms for creating employee motivation and engagement whilst recognising individual and cultural differences.


2. Explain organisational culture and how these are created.


3. Develop and awareness of what good academic practice in higher education looks like including requirements for different types of assignments, referencing, critical thinking and writing.

Outline content:

Outline content: 

The module covers the following topics:

1. Organisational Structure and cross functional working


2. Study Skills: Prepare, Gather and Write


3. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


4. Teamworking


5. Organisational Culture


6. Motivation and Engagement

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will be taught using a blended learning approach. This will include directed self-study, workshops, group work, peer support, and other learning activities. During the module, students will follow a guided-learning path that will require them to read materials, access other core and optional learning materials and undertake a range of activities. In addition to the learning path, students will attend workshops. These are facilitated sessions that will help consolidate knowledge, ap ply it the workplace and develop higher order cognitive skills of analysis and evaluation. Students will be expected to relate their learning to their day-to-day work.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One group presentation, 1,000 word written assignment, to be submitted as per the submission schedule for the cohort (30% of overall mark) 

One 1,500 word individual assignment, to be submitted as per the submission schedule for the cohort (70% of overall mark). 

Formative assessment methods:

Will be embedded in the learning path and workshop activities. Peer review will be an integral element.

Penalties for late submission:

Standard penalties will apply see here https://www.reading.ac.uk/web/files/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf 

Assessment requirements for a pass:

40%

Reassessment arrangements:

By resubmission of coursework to the same brief.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 5 October 2023