2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS1851 Organisational Behaviour (part-time)
20 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Prof Chris Allinson
Email: cwa@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is mutually exclusive with
| LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management 1 |
| LUBS1850 | Organisational Behaviour |
| LUBS2150 | People in Organisations |
| LUBS2190 | Company Organisation |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Understand the relationship between organisational behaviour and management practice; Critically analyse competing theoretical perspectives in organisational behaviour; Apply team working, communication and written skills to the field of organisational behaviour; and Comprehend and analyse bodies of academic literature.Syllabus
The module provides an introduction to the key concepts, theories and research in the field of Organisational Behaviour, and demonstrates their practical relevance for management.
This involves an examination of: the evolution of the discipline and its methodologies; individual attitudes, behaviour and motivation; group dynamics and leadership; and organisational structure, culture and change.
This is all presented in the context of increasing globalisation and workforce diversity.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 11 | 1.50 | 33.00 |
| Private study hours | 167.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Together with informal feedback from your tutor during the workshop sessions, student's marks on four multiple choice tests and non-assessed essays will give an indication of performance during the course of the module. Feedback will identify areas for improvement that may require extra attention.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Reflective log | . | 33.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 33.00 | |
Resit by 3 hour written exam
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 67.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 67.00 | |
Resit by 3 hour written exam
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/03/2009
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