FAN4032 - Teamwork and Organisations

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1)Analyse their role at work in relation to their own attitudes and perceptions and those of others.
2) Review the principles of group and team working.
3) Evaluate the relationship between structure and operation within organisations.
4)Assess the impact of organisational culture on organisational performance

Content:

This module will focus on:
• Individual roles at work, types of workplace behaviour and motivation
• Group / team formation and structure
• The design, building and maintenance of teams
• The structure of public sector and charitable organisations
• Organisational culture, conflict and control

In addressing the above, participants will:
• Identify relevant practical issues in their own places of work
• Compare and contrast their experiences with those of others
• Relate their practical experience to theoretical perspectives
• Use these perspectives to develop a broader understanding of their place of work

The module starts with a focus on the individual and then progresses to an examination of interpersonal and group dynamics. It culminates with an examination of organisations as a whole and how they are controlled. This provides a basis for the level 5 module, Leading and Managing.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning will be through a range of lectures, workshops and tutorials. Students will be expected to draw on a range of sources including their own working experiences. Group discussion and tasks will form a significant proportion of the College based learning to develop relevant analytical skills. Students will record their development within a Personal Development Log.

Lectures and workshops
Contact hours: 25

Tutorial
Contact hours: 1

Work-based tasks
Contact hours: 24

Assessment: