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2014/15 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5380M Organizational Psychology and the Effectiveness of Contemporary Work Organizations

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Helen Hughes
Email: H.Hughes@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2014/15

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an evidenced-based understanding of individual, group and organisational-level issues relating to the psychology of human effectiveness/performance in contemporary organisations.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to critically evaluate:
- the role of psychology in realising organisational effectiveness
- individual, team and organisational-level factors that influence employee behaviour
- theoretical approaches and processes to explain employee behaviour

Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Subject specific skills
- think critically about theory and the conduct of research within the field of organisational psychology
- conduct critical evaluation of work settings and report on results
- utilise knowledge to influence decision-making in order to enhance practice

Transferable skills
- communicate ideas (orally and written) in a transparent and professional manner
- work effectively as a team member to solve problems and present solutions

Syllabus

The module covers core topics within the discipline of organisational psychology, including individual differences, work organisation, stress and well-being, and organisational commitment.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	11	1.00	11.00
Private study hours			128.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Reading and preparation for lectures, seminars and the examination:

- 3 hours reading per lecture
- 3 hours reading/practical preparation per seminar
- 62 hours for examination revision.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Students will be offered formative feedback on group activities and exercises undertaken in seminars.
- Students will also be encouraged to write a practise essay in preparation for the examination, on which feedback will be provided.
- Summative feedback will take the form of a final examination grade.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/01/2015

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