Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7579RTC-JAN-PAR

Aims

To detail the principal elements of competency management, organisational culture and related workplace behaviour, and to provide an overview of the theorem and practice that underpins these areas. To consider the interconnection of the issues arising from each of the topics, and their relative importance within the workplace. To analyse the relationship and differences between competency, training and resourcing. To promote the application of this knowledge in workplace situations and highlight the importance of these topics in risk management.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:An introduction to Competency Management -Why competency should be managed -Determining competencies -Competency management process -The need for organisational change management Training and resourcing An introduction to Organisational Culture -Organisational culture models and ‘Just’ culture -Measuring and improving organisational culture An introduction to Human Behaviour -Human error and violations -Human behaviour, motivation, attitudes, coaching, communication -Behavioural safety -Cultural and behavioural tools Organisational change management Examples of major accidents / accident causes
Additional Information:Assessment is in the form of an essay combined with activities (e.g. exercises, discussions, etc.). The module is delivered via distance learning, described as follows: Lecture (using slides and slide notes): Online self-study Tutorial/Activities (Exercises and reviews): Online activities with teacher feedback, and virtual classrooms Tutor-supported Online: Tutor feedback for activities, virtual classrooms and email support

Assessments

Essay
Test