Educational Programme
Organisational Behaviour & Design I, 2015-2016
CODE
IBMOM315R2 ECTS
3
Year of Study
2015
Block
3
Outline module
The module helps students to apply organisational behaviour management concepts and theories with regards to direction
setting, organisational design, process management, technology & systems, organisational culture and group dynamics to practice.
Students apply these concepts in a self-selected organisation and in their own group.
Qualifications
Contribution to ROM
Knowledge driven – students acquire knowledge on the main organisational behaviour management theories and concepts such
as goal and direction setting, design and process management, technology and systems, organisational culture and group
dynamics.
Practice driven – students are required to apply these theories and concepts to a self-selected organisation and investigate the
relevance and application in practice.
Student driven – students identify and recruit a suitable organisation
Contribution to professional competences
II.4. Business processes and change management level 1/2
 The ability to describe and analyse simple processes in the field of business operations and human resources.
 The student can recognise and describe company goals, objectives and policies associated with performance and analyse
these and define problems within these processes.
Contribution to generic competences
IV.3. Communication level 2
 Good operational command of English as exhibited in the research proposal.
V.4. Business research skills level 2
 To be able to work in a more complex situation and to systematically execute a research, report on the findings and translate
them into useful conclusions.
 To use theoretical concepts and the ability to translate these into useful information.
Professional product
The student will deliver a research proposal / plan of action
Contribution to Dublin Descriptor(s)
Knowledge and understanding:

Students develop knowledge on the main management schools of thought, and understand how these schools influence current thinking
about organisational goals, and main topics of organisational behaviour
Applying knowledge and understanding:

Students can apply this knowledge to a real organisation and recognise the strengths and limitations of these concepts in practice.
Making judgements:

Based on the analysis of the organisation, the student formulates recommendations that follow logically from the analysis conducted.
Communication:

Students are able to communicate the research activities, results of preliminary research in a logical and convincing manner.
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HContext / interconnection
Learning Tracks
This module is part of the learning track Organisation Management
Relation with other modules/subjects
Parallel
Pre- and after
This module is preceded by the OM modules International Environment and Business (IBMOM115R2) and Social Behaviour
Management (IBMOM215R2). In block 4 this is followed by the module Organisational Behaviour and Design II (IBMOM415R2)
There is also a relationship with Applied Project Management, Principles of Human Resource Management, and marketing (where
it relates to an analysis of the organisation’s macro and intermediate environment). Furthermore, students are required to apply
research skills in live setting.
Conditions
General
1. Entry of students after week 2 is not allowed.
2. As students conduct a research for a real organisation, acting as a professional consultant is of the utmost importance.
Group assignment conditions:
1. Maximum 4 students per group; diversity is required!
2. The lecturer will decide to which group students will be assigned who were absent in week 1.
3. Groups are permitted to ‘dismiss’ a group member in case the student fails keeping appointments, does not contribute or
otherwise obstructs group performance.
4. Individual assignments are not accepted.
Assessment
1. Plagiarism will be highly punished and an unoriginality score of 15% will go directly to the exam board. An Ephorus check will
take place automatically via N@tschool.
2. Student’s overall performance will be taken into account based on active participation during lectures / consultancy meetings,
student preparation for lectures, and the impression of the student’s attitude and contribution to the group assignment.
These elements will be assessed by the lecturer during the module and can result in a score of minus 1 point.
3. All elements of this module must be completed; obtained marks are only valid for this academic year (2015-2016).
Objectives / outcomes
Learning outcomes:
1. Recognise the different schools of management in current organization models (comprehension).
2. Understand the tools that the organization uses for strategic direction setting.
3. Analyse the opportunities and threats of the organization in relation to its strategic objective
4. Evaluate the internal strengths and weaknesses of the organization based on the organisation’s systems, structures and
organizational culture
5. Apply theories associated with resources in relation to the organisaiton’s strategic objective
6. Develop a research plan based on a preliminary investigation of the organisation’s context.
7. Evaluate the groups’ performance and the influence of group dynamic processes (evaluation).
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Assessment
Test criteria research proposal





Identification and evaluation of relevant literature
Comprehensiveness of the analysis of the external environment
Credibility of research activities
Correct referencing using APA
Professional impression (neat product, without obvious spelling and grammar errors)
Test criteria presentation
Delivery of the research proposal
Management
Test criteria MC test
The MC test consists of 60 questions assessing knowledge, understanding and application of the main theories and frameworks
part of this module.
Assessment Methods
Group assignment
Exam
Description
Portfolio
Details on Format
Research plan based on a
Presentation of the research
preliminary investigation,
plan
explains and justifies the
activities that the students
plan to implement in module
IBMOM415R2.
Group
Group
Individual
50%
10%
40%
None
PowerPoint / Prezi
Pen
See appendix 3
See appendix 4
See appendix 2
Scale of 1-10
Scale 1 - 10
Scale of 1-10
In case of a fail, the group can No resit opportunity for the
Students may resit the MC,
resit the research plan, using
presentation.
when the grade is below a 5,5.
the feedback provided by the
lecturer. To avoid unfair
advantages, the maximum
grade for a resit of the
research plan is a 6.
Resit assignment is due 2
weeks after the review.
Feedback on individual deliverables during block, on the
portfolio in a review session scheduled per class.
1. All reports require an Ephorus check that should not exceed
the unoriginality score of 15%. Reports may be checked for
plagiarism using other means as well. Plagiarism is
considered an academic misconduct and will be reported to
the exam-board and can result in failing the module.
2. Teacher student performance score may result in a
maximum downward adjustment of the grade for the group
assignment with one full mark.
Each individual element needs to have a minimum score of 4, while the average score for the
combined assessment elements should be no less than 5,5 in order to pass.
As Per OER
As Per OER
Individual/Group
Weighting
Aids
Grading
Scale of Result
Resit Details
Review / feedback
Special Conditions
Minimum Requirements
Period of validity
Attendance
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MC test in the regular exam
week
60 questions
Mandatory attendance for:
 Consultancy sessions for which it is stated ‘mandatory’.
3
Programming
Instruction Method(s)
Central lectures, activities and group consultancy
Facilities/ classroom
Working computer, beamer, smart-board or whiteboard
Classroom 32 students (no computer class room)
For the consultancy sessions, a project room catering to 6 individuals is sufficient.
4 x 50 minutes
Contact Hours per Week
Week
Self
study
Group
work
1
3
3
2
3
4
5
6
7
4
3
3
3
3
4
28
3
3
3
3
3
3
24
Contact
hours
2
Instruction methods/
Exams
Content / subjects
Group Size
Theory/Practical
Class room
Central lecture
Introduction to OB & Design
Whole class
Class room
2
Mandatory session
Groups and teams
Whole class
Class room
2
Central lecture
Setting direction (vision, mission, goals)
All
Class room
2
Mandatory consultancy
Individual groups
2
Central lecture
Deliverable:
– Background organisation, contact details,
work plan.
External analysis
2
Consultancy on demand
Individual groups
2
Central lecture
Deliverable: assessment of the macro
environment
Organisational resources
2
Mandatory consultancy
Delivering environmental assessment
Individual groups
2
Central lecture
Organisational design
2
Consultancy on demand
Discussing group progress
2
Central lecture
Systems and processes
2
Mandatory consultancy
Deliverable: data collection & analysis
2
Central lecture
Organisational culture
2
Presentations
Groups present their research proposal.
Students and lecturer provide feedback on
proposals presented.
All
All
All
Individual groups
All
Individual groups
All
Individual groups
Room for 6
students max
Classroom
Room for 6
students max
Classroom
Room for 6
students max
Classroom
Room for 6
students max
Classroom
Room for 6
students max
Classroom
Room for 6
students max
28
Remarks
Literature and Aids
Main Source:
Other source:
Educational resources,
including software
tools.
Title
Type
Compulsory literature :
ISBN
Author(s)
Publisher
Year Published
Website:
Virtual libraries on HINT
Endnote (reference manager)
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Management& Organisational Behaviour (2nd European Edition)
0-07-711107-9
Bloisi, W., Cook, Curtis W. C., Hunsaker, P.L.
McGraw-Hill
2007
4
Lecturers
Mrs M. Boudesteijn
Mrs A.F. Fibbe
Mr R.E. Hagemeijer
Mr D. Righters
Mr M. Rog
Mrs M.P.N.C. Soyer
Mrs J. van de Valk
Mrs M. Walsh
Document Details
Module coordinator
Author
Version
Version Date
Previous Module Code
Date of change to new
Module Code
Appendices
Mirella PNC Soyer m.p.n.c.soyer@hr.nl
MPNC Soyer
2.0
29 June 2015
IBMOM308R2
May 2015
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Study load form
Test matrix
Answering model / score form
rubric
5
Appendix One: Study Load Form
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Appendix Two: Test Matrix
Assessment items
Knowledge &
Understanding
Apply &
Analyse
Evaluate &
Create
Total
Learning outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Recognise the different schools of management in
current organization models (comprehension).
Understand and apply the tools that the
organization uses for strategic direction setting.
Evaluate the opportunities and threats of the
organization in relation to its strategic objective
Create instruments to evaluate the internal
strengths and weaknesses of the organization
based on the organisation’s systems, structures
and organizational culture
Develop a research plan based on a preliminary
investigation of the organisation’s context.
Evaluate the groups’ performance and the
influence of group dynamic processes (evaluation).
6%
Total
30%
Assessing of the competencies
Business process and change management level 2
 Ability to describe and analyse simple processes in
the field of business operations and human
resources
Communication level 2
 Good operational command of English (written and
oral)
Business research skills level 2
 To be able to work in a more complex situation and
to systematically execute a research, report on the
findings and translate them into a useful conclusion
Total
6%
10%
6%
10%
10%
26%
6%
10%
10%
26%
16%
10%
10%
10%
16%
40%
100%
6%
Assignment
30%
MC test
Total
25%
35%
60%
10%
5%
15%
25%
60%
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6%
25%
40%
100%
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Appendix Three: Text Example
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Appendix Four: Answering model/Score Form
Marking sheet presentations
Organisational Behaviour & Design I
Class:
Group:
Students:
Element
Score
Remarks
Organisation of the presentation
Presentation aids
Attractive, clear and communicative
Presentation skills
• speaking rate,
• clarity of voice,
• eye contact,
• neutral / positive body language,
• being calm and at ease
• pronounciation
• fluency
Content
Management of audience and Q&A
Total
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Appendix Five: Rubric
Element
Description
Researching
literature
Identification & evaluation of relevant literature
10%
Analysis

30%

Selection of appropriate models, that are described and correctly
applied
Comprehensiveness of the analysis
Credibility of the
research
activities




Secondary research activities
Primary research activities
Reliability
Validity
15%
Professional
integrated
product


Professional structure and lay-out
Presentable to the organisation (TOC, pages numbered, consistent
in headings / fonts),
No obvious spelling and grammar mistakes, good vocabulary
range
15%

Value
APA referencing

Correct application of APA referencing style (both in-text and
reference list)
10%
Group work
analysis
Using appropriate theoretical models to evaluate group performance
and recommendations follow from the assessment (you may insert
this part in the appendix)
10%
Mark
100%
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