Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice
| Module title | Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEM1042DA |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Mozi Fani (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 30 |
|---|
Module description
This module examines the connections between organisational structure and the wider world of work in a business context. It highlights the factors and trends, including the digital environment, that impact on business strategy and workforce planning, recognising the influence of culture, employee wellbeing and behaviour in delivering change and organisational performance.
Module aims - intentions of the module
You will learn about the connections between organisational structure, strategy, and the business operating environment. You will analyse external factors and trends and assess organisational priorities and issues, including the scale of technology within organisations. You will also interpret theories and models of organisational and human behaviour and the drivers for change. Finally, you will discuss the link between the employee lifecycle and different people practice roles and how people practice connects with and supports wider people and organisational strategies. You will focus on how to support internal customer needs and ensure that business goals and objectives are delivered in line with customer requirements.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Manage and deliver people related business and change projects.
- 2. Describe organisational culture and theoretical perspectives on how people behave at work.
- 3. Discuss how people practice supports the achievement of business goals and objectives.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Explain the connections between organisational structure, strategy, and the business operating environment.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders to support achievement of business and organisation objectives.
Syllabus plan
- Introduction to module including key terms and assessment criteria.
- Evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of organisation structures, including the reasons underpinning them.
- Analysis of connections between organisational strategy, products, services, and customers.
- Analysis of external factors and trends impacting organisations in order to identify current organisational priorities.
- Assessing the scale of technology within organisations and how it impacts work.
- Explore theories and models which examine organisational and human behaviour.
- Assess how people practices impact on organisational culture & behaviour.
- Explain different approaches to managing change, and the models for how change is experienced.
- The importance of well-being at work and the different factors which impact well-being.
- The links between the employee lifecycle & different people practice roles.
- Analysis of how people practice connects with other areas of an organisation and supports wider people and organisational strategies.
- The processes for consulting and engaging with internal customers to understand their needs.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 60 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled teaching and learning activity | 36 | 2 masterclass days and 4 webinars |
| Guided independent study | 60 | Reading, research, web-based activities on ELE |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answer sheet plan | 1000 words | 1-5 | Written via ELE |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written answers to questions | 100 | 4500 | 1-5 | written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| As per original: | 4550 words | 1-5 | 6 weeks |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
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Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Taylor, S. and Woodhams, C. (eds). (2022) Studying human resource management. 3rd ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.
Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S. (2023) Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management practice. 16th ed. London: Kogan Page.
Cameron, E. and Green, M. (2019) Making sense of change management: a complete guide to the models, tools, and techniques of organizational change. 5th ed. London: Kogan Page.
Burnes, B. (2017) Managing change. 7th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Web-based and electronic resources:
- www.cipd.co.uk Website of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Knowledge Hub.
Other resources:
Taylor, S. and Woodhams, C. (eds). (2022) Human resource management: people and organisations. 3rd ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page. Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S. (2023).
Barends, E. and Rousseau, D. M. (2018) Evidence Based Management – How to Use Evidence to Make Better Decisions. Kogan Page. London.
Chatford, T. (2022) Critical Thinking: Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis, and Independent Study. 2nd Ed. Sage Publications Ltd.
Khan, N, Millner, D, (2020) Introduction to People Analytics: A Practical Guide to Data Driven HR 3rd Ed. Kogan Page.
Web-based and electronic resources:
www.cipd.co.uk Website of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Knowledge Hub.
Other resources:
Exeter University Electronic Learning Environment (ELE)
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 17/03/2023 |
