Module Aims:- To explain what is meant by the multidisciplinary nature of organisational behaviour and critically evaluate the standing of business psychology as a contributory discipline.- To develop the learner’s ability to analyse, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and communicate business knowledge.- To demonstrate the value of objective knowledge and skill development in the study of organisational behaviour. - To develop the learner’s critical thinking ability, critical self-reflection and synthesizing skills in order to improve their self-confidence and potential managerial effectiveness.
Leadership
The Nature of Leadership.Contrasting Leadership and Management.Trait Theories and Behavioural Theories.The Situational Approach and Contingency Theories (Fiedler's LPC Theory, Hersey & Blanchard Situational Leadership Model, House's Path-Goal Theory).Trust and Leadership. Charismatic Leadership. Transformational Leadership.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Perception and Individual Decision Making. Creative and Analytical Thinking. The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making. Biases and Hidden Agendas. The Rational Decision Making Model. Bounded Rationality. The Political Model. Organisational Constraints. Decision Making Tools and Applications. Risk Assessment.
Time Management and Personal Leadership
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Stephen's Covey's Importance / Urgency Matrix. Personal Leadership Techniques. Goal Setting and Work Organisation.
Stress Management
The Nature of Stress. Common Causes of Stress. Individual and Organisational Stress Management Techniques.
Negotiating and Influencing
Transitions in Conflict Thought. The Conflict Process. Conflict and Unit Performance. Influencing Styles. Traditional and Principled Negotiation Approaches. What Makes a Good Management Negotiator.
Change Management
The Nature of Organisational Change. Planned Organisational Change. Resistance to Change. The Management of Organisational Change. Overcoming Resistance to Change.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |
| Formal Examination | 70 |