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MGT120   Introduction to Behaviour at Work   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2015/2016
Credit level: F4
Pre-requisites for   MGT219   MGT252   MGT309   (when the module is running)

Description

This module is an introduction to psychological and behavioural approaches to the study of work and organisations. The major aim is to introduce students to some of the basic analytical tools and concepts from work psychology that encourage an understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups in the workplace. The syllabus contains the following: Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, Individual Differences, Perception, Learning, Human Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Work Attitudes, Conformity and Obedience, Leadership, Groups at Work, the formal and informal organisation.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 75.0
Lecture 20.0
Tutorial 5.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.