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Organisational Behaviour

This module helps you examine some of the key concepts and problems associated with the management of behaviour in organisations. You will be introduced to alternative concepts and frameworks for understanding behaviour in organisations and for diagnosing and dealing with organisational problems.

You will consider the perspectives to be used when examining organisational behaviour and look at the relationship between individuals and the organisations in which they work. You will place particular emphasis on decision-making and leadership with regard to the formation and dynamics of group working.

Topics usually covered include:

• Individual behaviour
• Motivation
• The formation and dynamics of groups
• Leadership
• Organisational structure and design, and environment
• Power and the political context of organisations
• Managing organisational change.

By the end of this module you will have:

• Improved your knowledge of different research methods, and their practical applications, in the area of organisational behaviour
• Examined the group processes involved in different forms of organising and decision-making
• Understood organisational behaviour in its broadest multi-disciplinary context
• Familiarised yourself with the theoretical and practical literature relating to studying organisational behaviour.

There are opportunities to further explore this area in the elective modules listed below.

Human Resource Management

HRM & Employment Relations in Europe (Germany)

Management of Change

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