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MQ1ORB: Organisational Behaviour
Module code: MQ1ORB
Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School
Credits: 20
Level: 4
When you'll be taught: Full year
Module convenor: Dr Andrea Tresidder, email: a.tresidder3@henley.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: No placement specified
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students:
Talis reading list:
Last updated: 19 November 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
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. Ìý
A wide range of topics relevant to effective organisations are covered, including: Team and group working, organisational culture, motivation and engagement, team work and organisational effectiveness and performance. This module also explores what equality, diversity and inclusion are, why they are important and why organisations should commit to making them happen.Ìý
Module learning outcomes
The module aims to develop the students’ understanding of the concepts and principles from organisational behaviour (OB) to develop knowledge, insights and skills relevant to the management of people in organisations. Ìý
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý
Assessable learning outcomesÌý
To know and understand: Ìý
Understand types of organisational culture and how these are created. Ìý
Explain the benefits and challenges of teamworking including cross functional working Ìý
Understand the value of diversity and inclusion in organisational performance Ìý
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Module content
Module contentÌý
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Organisational CultureÌý
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Organisational StructureÌý
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Motivation, Engagement and CommitmentÌý
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Working in Teams and Groups including Cross functional workingÌý
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Equity, Diversity and InclusionÌý
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed, including face-to-face and online study of course materials in forms of lectures, recommended readings and supplementary study papers and case studies. In-class practical, group work and independent supported learning will also be conducted.
The contact hours are shown for one semester in the table below for illustrative purposes only. The actual timing will vary depending on your cohort start date.Ìý
Study hours
At least 7 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | 8.5 | ||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | 7 | ||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | 61.5 | ||
ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | 42 | ||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | 59 | ||
Other (details) | Preparation for assessment and workshops and seminars | ||
ÌýPlacement and study abroad | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
ÌýIndependent study hours | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Independent study hours | 22 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
40% pass mark - Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.Ìý Ìý
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Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Individual essay | 70 | 1,500 words | Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas | |
Oral assessment | Individual presentation | 30 | 5 minutes | Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:
/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark;Ìý
- where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Facilitated learning activities are undertaken during the seminars and workshops, including formative feedback on these activities. Ìý
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Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Individual essay | 70 | 1,500 | Date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator. | |
Oral reassessment | Individual presentation | 30 | 5 minutes | Date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator. |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.