Organizational Behaviour
- Management Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 169 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of organizational behaviour. It explores management perspectives, principles, and practices within organizations. Key topics include power and control, perception, personality, motivation, and communication. The course also examines the impact of change, conflict, and culture on organizational dynamics. Students will develop skills to understand and influence behaviour in organizational settings, enhancing both organizational effectiveness and individual well-being.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BUS322, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BUS322 · UNIT 1: MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES
The course content consists of management stuff and principles and practices in organization as well as the concepts, scope and contributors to the study of organizational behaviour and human relations.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss conceptual issues in management
- Explain perspectives of organizational behaviour
- Discuss behaviour influencing forces
- Explain principles and practices in organizations
- Apply motivational theories to improve employee performance
What it prepares you for
- Manager
- Supervisor
- Human Resources Officer
- Administrator
- Team Lead
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Public Administration
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 5: Management of Change
The unit requires understanding of complex theoretical models and their practical application in diverse organizational settings.
- Module 2:
Unit 1: Power and Control
Understanding the dynamics of power and control requires critical analysis of organizational politics and ethical considerations.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: Motivational Processes
The unit requires a deep understanding of various motivational theories and their practical application in diverse organizational contexts.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Management Perspectives · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Management Perspectives. Define management and its functions. Differentiate between management and administration. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
Unit 2: The Stuff of Organizational Behaviour · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: The Stuff of Organizational Behaviour. Define organizational behaviour. Identify influences on behaviour in organizations. Discuss cultural influences. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: Principles and Practices in Organizations · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Principles and Practices in Organizations. Define organization and its types. Explain principles of organization by Fayol, Taylor, and Urwick. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
Unit 4: Roles and Role Expectations · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Roles and Role Expectations. Define role and differentiate between role conflicts and ambiguities. Explain types of role conflict. Discuss conflict management strategies. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 5: Management of Change · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Management of Change. Explain the nature of change. State the forces that cause changes. Discuss approaches to introducing change. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Power and Control · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Power and Control. Define power and differentiate it from other concepts. Discuss the bases of power. Explain the blocs available in an organization. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
Unit 2: The Concept of Status and Occupational Prestige · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: The Concept of Status and Occupational Prestige. Explain the meaning of status. State the different sources of status. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 3: Perception · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Perception. State the meaning of perception. List and discuss the principles of perceptual selectivity. Explain the issues influencing social perception. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 4: Personality Concept · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Personality Concept. Explain the meaning of personality. Highlight and discuss determinant factors of personality. Comment on the theories of personality. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 5: Work Groups · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Work Groups. Explain the meaning of a work group. Comment on the characteristics and types of work group. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 1: Communication in Organizations · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Communication in Organizations. Explain what communication means. Describe communication process model. List and explain factors that give rise to communication breakdown. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 2: Motivation · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Motivation. Define motivation and its characteristics. Explain and differentiate content theories of motivation. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 3: Motivational Processes · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Motivational Processes. List and discuss typologies of process theory of motivation. Explain job enrichment and job enlargement. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 4: Money · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Money. Comment on different views of the role of money. Explain reasons people work. Discuss how to motivate and improve employee performance. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 5: Organizational Structure · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Organizational Structure. Explain the meaning of organizational structure. Identify and explain levels of organization structure. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment.
- Week 13Module 1-3
Final Revision · 3 hours
Review all units. Work on assignments and TMAs. Prepare for final examination.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Module 2 units on power, status, and perception.
- Practice applying motivational theories from Module 3 to real-world scenarios.
- Review case studies in Units 3-5 to understand practical applications.
- Focus on key definitions and models from Units 1-2 for theoretical questions.
- Allocate study time evenly across all modules, with extra focus on challenging units identified.
Questions students ask about this course
What is BUS322 about?
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of organizational behaviour. It explores management perspectives, principles, and practices within organizations. Key topics include power and control, perception, personality, motivation, and communication. The course also examines the impact of change, conflict, and culture on organizational dynamics. Students will develop skills to understand and influence behaviour in organizational settings, enhancing both organizational effectiveness and individual well-being.
How many units does BUS322 have?
BUS322, Organizational Behaviour, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 169 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BUS322?
BUS322 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Management Sciences.
Is BUS322 hard?
BUS322 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does BUS322 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is BUS322 assessed?
BUS322 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with BUS322?
Manager, Supervisor, Human Resources Officer, Administrator and Team Lead.