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Unit Title: Organisational Behaviour Level: 5 Learning Outcomes and Indicative Content: Candidates will be able to: 1.

Examine and discuss the historical development of management thought and consider the implications in a dynamic and changing world 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.5 Discuss the classical theorists, e.g. Taylor, Fayol, Urwick and Weber Discuss the key contributions of the Scientific, Bureaucratic and Administrative Management Schools to the study of people in organisations Understand and explain the behavioural limitations of these theories Examine Systems Theory and more contemporary theories such as those based on excellence Identify the primary roles, functions and activities of different management levels


Discuss the nature and meaning of organisational behaviour and explain its importance to management in positively influencing the human resource 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Define the meaning of organisation and behaviour Discuss the concept of organisational behaviour and its interface with management Examine the contribution of Mayo, the Human Relations School and behavioural science to the development of management thought Explain the characteristics of organisational culture and identify four main types Explain the various ways in which behaviour is influenced in organisations


Analyse the individual’s contribution to organisational behaviour and performance by recognising the importance of personality and perception 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Identify the individual’s contribution to the organisation and the factors affecting behaviour Compare and contrast the various approaches to personality Explain the major difficulties in studying personality Examine the various measures of personality Explain the process and principles of perception and the problems and distortions that may arise


Understand the goals, expectations and roles of individuals within organisations 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Examine the significance of attitudes, their...
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