Behaviour in Organisations - MAN00015I
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
Module aims
The module is designed to build on the concepts introduced in Behaviour in Organisations in Year 1. As areas of knowledge are developed, a more critical appreciation of the topics is introduced and related to other areas of study across the programme.
Aims for 24/25 (cohort has studied History of Management): Behaviour in organisations is the study of how people manage and organise in work contexts. This course provides a critical introduction to leading theorists, theories and studies on human behaviour as applied to working environments. It is designed to encourage critical engagement with concepts such as: organisational structure, group dynamics, team work and organisational culture, personality, motivation and organisational learning, leadership and organisational change, emotional and aesthetic labour. It draws on knowledge from psychology, sociology, economics and organisation theory.
Module learning outcomes
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Show an awareness of the socially and politically situated nature of management
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Be able to apply the theoretical content of the module to the behaviour of firms and the experience of being a manager
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Understand the theoretical assumptions underpinning management knowledge and practice
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Demonstrate their understanding of fundamental social science concepts with respect to management theory and practice
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Be able to critique management theory and practice from a number of different theoretical perspectives
Module content
Indicative topics:
Theories of motivation
Organisational Structure and Space
Power, Control, resistance
Group and individual identities at work
Organisational Culture
Organisational learning and communication,
Leadership and Organisational Change,
Occupational features; e.g. emotional and aesthetic labour.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be given in accordance with the University Policy on feedback in the Guide to Assessment as well as in line with the School policy.
Indicative reading
Watson, T. (2006) Sociology, Work & Industry, London: Routledge