NBS8326 : Managing Organisations and People
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor David Lain
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
Organizations are some of the most important actors in contemporary societies. They control resources similar to countries; with their decisions and strategies they shape key processes such as globalization, innovation, economic growth, migration and social mobility to name a few; they produce essential products and services and employ a growing proportion of the labour force. This module is concerned with the behaviour of and within organizations and as such provides provides an introduction to central issues and concepts of Organisation Theory and Organisation Behaviour, situating these in the broader global socio-economic context.
Outline Of Syllabus
By the end of the module students should be able to understand and explain:
The implications of theories of organisations in relation to:
- The changing nature of work globally
- The changing context of employment, with regard to Fordism, varieties of capitalism, employment relations and diversity
The implication of theories and understandings of organisational behaviour in relation to issues such as motivation, identity, culture and leadership
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | PIP Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Estimated based on 3 hours per teaching week (not necessarily to do in that week) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PIP Seminars |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Pre-assessment clinic |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Two hours in total across the module |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide the basic concepts and framework which contribute to the module’s intended knowledge outcomes. Seminars will facilitate more active and student centered forms of pedagogical activities.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 150 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 1 | M | Student understanding is formatively assessed through the use of case studies. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assignment assesses students’ breadth and depth of understanding of the key theories and concepts in organizational theory and behavior drawing on extensive independent reading and research. This will also offer the opportunity to test the range of practical/transferable skills listed in the module’s aims.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8326's Timetable