Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
5505PSYWUC-JAN-PAR
5505PSYWUC-SEP-PAR
Aims
1. To develop an understanding of organisational influence on employees due to culture, politics, power and its impact on their behaviour.
2.To investigate core areas of what can be done to increase people motivation, accomplish goals and enhance soft skills.
3.To demonstrate an understanding of good teamwork and cooperation.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explore the aspects of culture, politics and power on employee behaviour in an organisational context.
2.
Analyse how to motivate individuals and accomplish goals, as part of behavioural psychology.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and how to cooperate effectively with others.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module will explore influence of culture, including Hofstede’s dimension of culture theory and application, including influence of politics and power affecting behaviour of employees in an organisation. The module will also cover concepts of key motivational theories, to include content and process theories, as well as behavioural psychology aspects pertaining to emotional intelligence, soft skills and leadership. Students will also gain an understanding of team dynamics and teamwork, including team development models, Belbin’s typology for managing teams and conflict resolution.
Additional Information:The module provides an introduction to the processes underpinning organizational behaviour.