MGT6161 Work Design, Organisational Change and Development

Aims/Description: This module locates Occupational/Work Psychology within a global context, providing students with an effective grounding for other core knowledge areas. It covers a range of topics, including organisational structure, design and culture, models of change and development, organisational effectiveness, performance and communications, the design of jobs, work systems and environments, workplace safety and methods for managing risk and reducing human error. Students also have the opportunity to critically engage with contemporary themes, such as technology-mediated work, consumer psychology and the role of social media in the workplace. Case studies, practical examples and exercises are used throughout the module to integrate theory and practice.

Restrictions on availability: Only students who have a substantial element of psychology in their undergraduate degree (or equivalent conversion course) can take this unit.

Staff Contact: SHEPHERD ROSE

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study

Assessment: Course work

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Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.