1OPS311 ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BREAKDOWN FOR EXAMINATION OPPORTUNITY 1 28 MAY 2019 ‘TAKE NOTE: This breakdown is ONLY applicable to examination opportunity 1 and should not be used for any other future exam «© Ifitis indicated on top of the page that you do not have to study a specific study unit then you may leave out all the outcomes of that particular study unit, For the rest of the study units you do not have to study those outcomes that were cancelled out with a black permanent marker. IMPORTANT: Outcomes must not be confused with questions! Therefore, you must master al the work related to a specific outcome. Work through the study guide to familiarise yourself with all the wark that is related to a specific outcome.Do Not Stub7z Study unit 1 WHAT IS ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR? ‘Study time ‘You will need approximately 11 hours to complete ths study unt successfully Study outcomes taken from your book (Robbins et al 2016 ~ Chapter 1, page 24h completion ofthis id be able to + deserve the manag + define erganisational be + discuss the importance of OBAMR special reference to its historia roots and analysed wil be comparedStudy unit 2 MOTIVATION ATTITUDES AND JOB SATISFACTION Study time ‘You will need approximately 10 hours to complete this study unt successfully, Study outcomes Most of the learning outcomes for this study unt haven been derived from your prescribed textbook (Robbins el al. 2016 ~ Chapter 8, p. 248 and Chapter. p. 96) ‘On completion ofthis study un, you should be able to + eetnessiotvator ana descioe:ineinree Key siemens iereat + sentra tecime st rereT nt etininsnai encima IAS ‘+ apply the predictions ofthe sel-determinaton theory to inns and extrinsic rewards; + lies inesegmeata oh emoioveanaaoament ie maratemen + compare and contrast goa-sting theory and management by objectives; ‘+ contrast enforcement theory and goal-setting theoy + demonstrate why organisational justice fs a refinement of equity theory + apply the key tenets of expectancy theory to motivating empbyees + integrate contemporary theri of motivation scorer ne ttene commonenseneae-anannee + mevmanes ine sotaumsn betwesnattsnoee and once + serpent conto enor anDEE OWaetS 8 oh + deleneseineaiiasionent-shenheneemnemecreret: + mans te mien cmmae nTeNRan tenet emwii reer eR QwStudy unit 3 OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ‘Study time ‘You will need approximately seven hours to complete this study unit successfully ‘Study outcomes ‘The leaming outcomes for this study unit have been taken from your prescribed textbook (Robbins etal, 2016: Chapter 19, page 684). On competion ofthis study iors Un YOU Should be able to ‘+ Define stress and identity its potential sources; + identity the consequences of stress; and + contrast th individual and exganisational approaches to managing stoss. General overview To reach the outcomes, this study unit is structured as follow Firstly, work stress is detined. Secondly, the major causes/sources of work stress are ‘iscussed. Thirdly, individual oifferences which moderate the influence of the ‘causes/sources of work stress are identified. Fourthly, the consequences of work sress {are identified, Finally, ways to manage work stress are investigated, | ‘STUDY UNIT3 | OCCUPATIONAL STRESS | Datriton of work The potential nivdual The Managing wor shes sources of stress ferences which consequences of Suess Imoderatethe sess potential sources Srwork sess rw ©Bo Not Stue7 Study unit 4 GROUP DYNAMICS (GROUPS AND TEAMS) Study time ‘You wi ned aperoximately nine hours to complete this study nt sucess. ‘Study outcomes: ‘The learning outcomes for this study unit have been taken from the prescribed textbook (Robbins etal, 2016 ~ Chapter 10, page 320 and Chapter 11, page 266). comin The study unit s divided info two sub-sections: Sub-secion one wil adress group dynamics and sub-section two will adaress work teams, On conpetion of the two sub-sections ofthis study unit, you should be abe to: the steps in a team-bulding process: ven to use individual Instead of teams and how our understanding of teams difers ina global context rw 2%Study unit 5 LEADERSHIP AND TRUST Study time ‘You wil need approximately si hours to complete tis study uit success. Study outcomes “The learning outcomes for this study unt have been taken from the prescribed textdook (Robbins eal 2016 ~ Chapter 13, page 438). On completion of this study Luni, you shoul be abl to + Raat tet cniast eaQersne ated masa + summa econesRAR OF Ire hanes oes “tenon cera ents at main maton bana Maine + assess contingency theories of leadership according to theirlevel of support ‘+ compare and contrast charismatic and transformational leadership; clean aemoersino ano: S he ate ERDETEEHETOM he —— + asmonstate tn le mento ines sci naersiaing earns serene craton toe eiartnese OF are General overview To wach the outcomes, this study unt ie stuctured as fol Firstly, leadership wil be defined and contrasted with management. Secondly, you wil bbe exposed to diferent leadership theories. Thirdly, authentic leadership. and Its relationships with ethics and trust wil be investigated together with te role of mentoring in understanding leadership. Lastly the adequate development of leaders a well asthe implications of leadership for management wll be discussed Qww aDo Kot Stuy Study unit 6 POWER, POLITICS AND CONFLICT Study time ‘You will need approximately seven hours to complete this study unt successfully ‘Study outcomes n fom the prescribes completion ofthis study ist and managed conf views fine tne conflict proves General overview To reach the outcomes, this study units structured as follow Firstly, the meaning of power and its relationship with dependency wil be clarified the bates of power (that which provde power) and the power tacts (the tactics to get ‘what you want) are discussed and ferent ways of empowerment are explored. Secondly, organisational paties and political behaviour are ciscvesed. Thirdly, the responses towards polical behaviour, defensive responses and the ethical use of police are investigated. Fourthly, ‘ica! poliical tactics in erganations receive : BwStudy unit 7 PERCEPTION AND INDIVIDUAL DECISION MAKING Study time You will need approximately nine hours to complete ths study unl successfully ‘Study outcomes ‘The fearing outcomes for this study unt have been derived fram the prescribed textbook (Robbins etal, 2016 ~ Chapter 7, page 188). On competion ofthis study ‘mms uh, YOu shouldbe able io: ‘+ Define perception and explain the factors that inluance ‘+ explain atnbuton theory and lst the thee determinant of atrbution; + enti the shortuts individuals use when judging others ‘+ explain the lnk between perception and decision making + apply the rational model of decision making and contrast with bounded Fationalty ard intlton lat and axpisin he common deci General overview cy To reach the outcomes, this study unite stuctured as folowe Firstly, perception is discussed wih regards to is defniton, the factors influencing perception, the judgements made about others and the shortcuts in judging others. Secondly, a ink between perception and individual decision making wil be establishes. Thirdly, certain decision-making models and common biases and erors in decision making are discussed. Fourthly the role of individual differences and organisational Consrainis in decision making are investigated. Fifthly, the impotance of ethics in decision making will be highighled whist guidelines for making ethical decisions are ‘dentiied. Sixth, the importance of creatvly In decision making le discussed. Finally, the implications’ of perception and individual deesion making for managers wil be discussed QiStudy unit 8 COMMUNICATION ‘Study time ‘You will need approximately 10 hours to complete this study unt successful Study outcomes “The learning outcomes for this study unit have been taken from the prescribed {extvook (Robbins et a, 2018 ~ Chapter 12, page 406). On completion of hs study unt, you should be able to: ‘+ Identify the main functions of communication; ‘+ describe the communication process and distinguish between formal and informal communication | “+ show how channel richness underes the choice of communication ‘+ ifferentiate between automatic ard controled processing of persuasive messages; ‘+ entity common barriers to effective communication; and General overview ‘To reach the outcomes, this study units stuctured as follow Firstly, communication is dined and the functions thereof are dssussed. Secondly, the communication process is explored. Thirdly, the direction of communication within ‘organisations is explored. Fourthly, diferent methods of erganistinal communication fare discussed, Fifthy, the bares to organisational communication are ientied Lastly. we wil focus on those methods that can be employed to rove interpersonal communication QwwStudy unit 9 FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE ‘Study time ‘You wil need approximately nine hours to complet this study unt suscessfuly ‘Study outcomes ‘The learning outcomes for this study unit have been taken ffom the prescribed textbook (Robbins et al, 2016 ~ Chapter 16, page 569). On cometion of his study mae Un YOU Should Be able Yo: ‘+ dentity the sx elements ofan organisations structure dantity the characterites of a bureaucracy; eescribe a matrix organisation Identity the characteristics ofa virtual organisation, “errs anne ran cnn POAT HRS demonsrate how organisational structures fer and contrast the mechanistic apie bata epentent RE LORTEENSSONIESSETESTE sxeewe ne antennae or Ne General overview “To reach the outcomes, tis study unit is structured as follow: Firstly, organisational structure and is basic cimensions are siecussed. Secondly, the ‘common organisational designs are keniied and explained. Thirdly, the latest ‘organisational designe wil be tended to, Fourthly, we look et the ressons Why structures differ Lastly, the impications of structure for behaviour and employee ‘alsfation are vestigatedStudy unit 10 ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE ‘You wil need approximately 10 hous to complae this study unit successfully Study outcomes ‘The learning outcomes for this study unit have been taken fram the prescribed textbook Robbins etal, 2016 ~ Chapter 13, age 684) andthe Reader (Chapter 10). (On completion of tis study unt, you shouldbe abet: + dently forces that act as stimulants to change, and te conrast planned and Unplanned change; describe the sources of resistance to change; ‘compare the four main approaches to managing orgenisatiorl change; demonsirate two ways of creating acute of change; \efine organisational development ‘analyse the characteristice of organicational development: review the implications ofthe systems approach o organisatenal development and + describe the stages in organisational development General overview To reach the outcomes, his study unt ie structured as follow Firstly, forces in favour of change and theirimplicatons for organisations are discussed, ‘Secondly unplanned change and planned change are contrasted Thirdly, resistance to change and tne management theteo! willbe reviewes. Fourthly, diferent approaches towards the management of change are proposes. Fifthly, prosctve approaches towards creating a culture of change are explored. Finally, organiestonal development isreviewed in terms ofits defintion, the systems approach as well as he stages thereat . BowStudy unit 11 ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE Study time ‘You will need approximately seven hous to complet this study ut successful ‘Study outcomes. ‘The learning outcomes for this study unit have been taken from the prescribed texttook (Robbins et al, 2016 = Chapter 17, page 607). On compltion of this study unit you should be able to: ‘+ Define organisational cuture and describe is common characteristics; ‘+ compare the functional and dysfunctional effects of organisational culture on opie and the erganisaton: ‘+ \entity the factors that create and sustain an arganisation’s culture; + show how cultures transmited to employees; + demonalenieinnamadhicanauencatneenenih + kee pesine genie, + Mentppchractonetone-eepinteateetoreram + stomntownationsinwotarenmey=aeet=the=wey—erreriatonel=euhres marccneran anette rovme General overview ‘The learning outcomes for this study unit have been taken from the prescribed textbook (Robbins etal, 2018 ~ Chapter 17, page 628). To reach the outcomes, this study unt is structured a8 follow: Firstly, culture ls defined and its characterises explained. Secondly, the functions and ystunctons of cuture are identified. Thirdly, the creation of culture wil be evaluated. Fourthly, ethical, postive and spiral organisational cultures wil be evaluated. Finally, the global implications wilbe assessed