School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
MN10005 People and organisations 2 |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take MN10001 |
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Aims:
1. The aim of this module to build upon knowledge of key organisational behaviour issues and concepts introduced in MN0001. 2. The focus of the module will shift to an in-depth, critical and reflective level of analysis. 3. The module will explore social diversity in an organisational context and the impact this has on organisational behaviour at a number of levels. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this module, students should: * Have a comprehensive understanding of the interdependent nature of key organisational behaviour concepts and issues. * Have a comprehensive understanding of key concepts used to make sense of behaviour in organisational situations * Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the impact of social differences in organisations at an individual, group and organisational level. * Be able to critically evaluate specific organisational issues. Skills: At the end of this module, students should gain the following skills: A. Knowledge and Understanding * Students will be able to understand social differences in an organisational context and the impact this has on organisational behaviour. * Students will develop an understanding of the interrelationship of behaviour in organisational contexts. * Students will be able to explain and apply their knowledge and understanding of key organisational behaviour issues by reflecting on everyday life examples from their own experience. B. Cognitive Skills * The application of imagination, inventiveness and critical thinking. * Develop critical reflexivity towards the module content and examples of practice. C. Transferable Skills * Written and verbal communication skills * Analytical skills * Research skills * Team working skills. Content: Content will include: * Power and politics * Ethics/social responsibility * Diversity * Gender * Stress * Cross cultural issues * Decision making * Conflict and negotiation * The impact of information technology. |