Organisational Behaviour

Study how individuals and groups behave at work. You will examine motivation, team relationships and organisational culture, then apply these ideas to practical workplace problems. The module treats behaviour as context dependent and asks you to distinguish observation from unsupported assumptions.

Learning outcomes

• Analyse a team problem
• Compare explanations of motivation
• Recommend a context-sensitive intervention

Main topics

• Individual differences
• Motivation
• Group dynamics
• Culture
• Communication and conflict
• Organisational change

Practical task

Prepare a team improvement proposal from a supplied workplace case.

Assessment

Assessment combines applied exercises, a documented case or practical portfolio and an individual written or oral explanation. Judgement considers technical accuracy, reasoning, evidence quality and the feasibility of recommendations.