OSH40250 Mgmt & Org Behaviour (4)

Academic Year 2017/2018

This module examines human and organisational behaviour in the context of safety and health at work, and requires students to apply this knowledge to the improvement of the working environment and the promotion of safe work practices.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module students should be able to:

Critically evaluate the relevance and influence of human behaviour in the workplace in the context of OSH management;

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the differences between individual, group and organisational behaviour and the role leadership can play in promoting OSH in the workplace;

Demonstrate a critical awareness of workplace stress and the associated mental health issues which can arise in the workplace;

Communicate an understanding of the theories underpinning approaches recommended for workplace communications that can promote a positive OSH workplace culture and climate;

Self reflect on their own learning and development and demonstrate an awareness of the role lifelong learning plays in the OSH professional.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30

Specified Learning Activities

20

Autonomous Student Learning

75

Total

125

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Project: Student Directed Project

100

Coursework (End of Trimester)

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

End of Semester Exam

Remediation

Students will be required to re-sit via end of semester exam.

Name Role
Dr Penpatra Sripaiboonkij Lecturer / Co-Lecturer