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Module title: Organisational Change and Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HRM11118
Module leader: Magdalena Gilek
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:

This module focuses on the behaviour of people at work by placing an emphasis on understanding the vital importance of managing change and culture. It covers two broad areas, namely: 1. Organisational Behaviour: attitudes; perception; motivation; groups and teams; leadership; management of transformational change; power, politics and conflict; and 2. Managerial Process and Skills: activities designed to develop skills relating to the management of people, including corporate social responsibilityBy the end of the module you will have developed an appreciation of the dynamics of working organisations in a rapidly evolving business environment by planning and carrying forward system-wide change programmes.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply organisational behaviour theory to the business context.

LO2: Critically analyse the factors influencing individual behaviour in organisations.

LO3: Evaluate the nature, role and tasks of people management; identify effective management practice and skills.

LO4: Identify and analyse trends in transformational change management in organisations.

LO5: Demonstrate through analysis and synthesis a robust understanding of International Leadership and management theories and concepts.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Magdalena Gilek
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 174 You will be provided with a wide range of additional learning resources to develop your critical understanding of the content. Moodle will be used to direct you to online and other digital interactive and self-study resources, including further reading, case studies, Panopto recordings, and academic skills pre-recorded tutorials.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical sessions are designed to complement lectures and explore each topic area in more depth, with the use of real-life examples (such as case studies, pre-recorded video materials and individual reflections). Practical sessions are designed to be interactive and student-focused. The sessions are focused on critical analysis and the application of knowledge and theory (learnt during the lecture) to help you develop core academic and professional skills.
Face To Face CLASS TEST 2 Assessment preparation sessions are designed to provide guidance and support for each of the two assessments. The sessions are led by a lecturer and include practical exercises, but also an opportunity for one-to-one interactions with the lecturer and student support.
Face To Face Lecture 12 Lectures provide an overview of each topic area and are supported by real life organisational examples. Lectures are structured to develop the capacity for independent learning and reflective practice.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 2500 You will write a report which demonstrates your ability to apply academic knowledge and theory to analyse real-life organisational issue (explained in the case study), and provide practical recommendations.
Essay 50 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words You will complete an essay-style assessment, which demonstrates your knowledge and critical understanding of two chosen essay topics (out of 4 essay topics provided) and your value in contemporary workplace settings.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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Organisational Change and Management
 

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