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 you. 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:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the influence of perception on an individual's behaviour.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding on motivation and reward at work.

LO3: Be aware of the influence of groups on organisational effectiveness.

LO4: Understand the importance of effective leadership as a manager.

LO5: Be aware of the problems behaviour can cause in the workplace, especially if it infringes the law.

LO6: Understand problem issues related to attitudes and to Learning

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 11 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 165 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1,5 8 , WORDS= 1500 Contact Module Leader
Essay 50 2,3,4,5 13 , WORDS= 1500 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, 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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 11 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 165 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


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

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Behavioural Studies