Core Module Information
Module title: Behavioural Studies

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: HRM07101
Module leader: Michael Sanderson
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The module covers some of the basic psychological processes that may influence individual behaviour and performance at work. The importance of research methods as a background to the subject is covered; with specific detail then focused on the areas of perception, learning, attitudes, motivation, groups and leadership. The importance of recognising potential problem behaviour at work is stressed to students. The implications of not complying with employment law legislation (e.g. sex discrimination and interviewing; and the potential impact of perceptual error) is highlighted.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Understand the influence of perception, learning and attitudes on an individual's behaviour.
LO2: Demonstrate an understanding on motivation and reward at work.
LO3: To be aware of the influence of groups on organizational effectiveness.
LO4: Understand the importance of effective leadership as a manager.
LO5: To be aware of the problems behaviour can cause in the workplace, especially if it infringes the law.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Michael Sanderson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 11
Independent Learning Guided independent study 165
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 50 1,5 8 , WORDS= 1500
Essay 50 2,3,4,5 13 , WORDS= 1500
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Michael Sanderson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 11
Independent Learning Guided independent study 165
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 50 1,5 8 , WORDS= 1500
Essay 50 2,3,4,5 13 , WORDS= 1500
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Behavioural Studies