Organisational Behaviour

Organisational Behaviour

  1. Unit level: 7
  2. Unit Code: D/503/7074
  3. GLH: 60
  4. Credit value: 15
  5. Unit grading structure: Pass
  6. Assessment guidance: To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Additional assessment guidance is provided on the ATHE sample assignment brief. The learner will need to demonstrate their understanding of complex theories and concepts to meet the standards required for this unit. Learners should use actual examples from their own experience and research to support their
    work. The learner must also apply their understanding to specific organisations in order to achieve LO2 and LO4.
  7. Unit Aims:
    To explore the importance of different forms of organisational behaviours in organisational effectiveness and efficiency. To understand the importance of organisational structure, culture, motivation, creativity and leadership
  8. Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand effective leadership behaviour theory and practice
      • Evaluate leadership theories
      • Evaluate the impact of managerial styles on organisational effectiveness
      • Analyse how motivational theory can inform employee motivation
      • Analyse theories relating to work relationships and interaction
    2. Understand how organisational structures and culture impact on the effectiveness of the organisation
      • Analyse the characteristics of different organisational structures
      • Evaluate the importance of organisational culture theory in developing organisational effectiveness
      • Analyse the culture and structure of one organisation and evaluate how they impact on its effectiveness
    3. Understand how the organisation can improve employee effectiveness to respond to business opportunities
      • Analyse how organisation can facilitate innovation and creativity
      • Assess the importance of learning in organisations
      • Evaluate the effectiveness of team working
      • Analyse the effective management of change in organisations
    4. Understand organisational decision making
      • Analyse approaches to organisational decision making
      • Assess approaches to risk and uncertainty in decision making
      • Evaluate the effectiveness of organisational decisions in a specific organization