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MN12016: People and organisations (IMML)

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Essay (CWES 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
* Demonstrate a good understanding of the major ideas and debates that inform the study of people in organisations.
* Begin to critically analyse key concepts and issues at an individual, group and organisational level.
* Gain an appreciation of the specific context and setting within which organisational behaviour takes place.


Synopsis: Gain introductory knowledge of the study of organisational behaviour and people management, including aspects of leadership.

You'll examine the different ways we can look at an organisation from an individual, group and organisational level. Throughout the unit, youll develop a critical understanding of organisational behaviour, as well as aspects of leadership and people management.

Content: The unit will cover key concepts and issues in understanding and managing people in organisations. Themes covered will include key micro and macro theoretical perspectives on organisational behaviour and people management, and will touch upon issues related to leadership, power, culture, ethics, and conflict.

Course availability:

MN12016 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AKB50 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (French) with year abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AKB51 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (German) with year abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AKB52 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) with year abroad (Year 1)

Notes:

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