| Module Title |
Work Organisation |
| Module Code |
MT586 |
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School |
DCUBS |
Online Module Resources
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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This module aims to ensure an understanding of the influence of human behaviour on the working environment, including occupational safety and health the need to ensure effective communication of strategies the effect of emerging forms of work organisation the relationship between work organisation and other modules, such as managing safety and occupational health
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Determine the human factors giving rise to safe and unsafe behaviour at work
2. Evaluate the impact of different organisational structures on attitudes towards safety
3. Explain and verify the need to design workplaces in an ergonomically suitable manner
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 4 | No Description | | Independent learning time | 101 | No Description | | Total Workload: 105 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Syllabus.
Basic concepts of occupational psychology, sociology and anthropology.Influence on behaviour at work of factors such as personality, attitude, socialisation, aptitude, experience and perception of risk.Influence of organisational and group factors on the individual, including types of organisational structure and communication, attitudes of senior managers and the role of the safety professional.The safety culture of an organisation and its impact on effecting change.Internal consultation and communication on safety and health formal/legal and informal methods; relationship between communication and managing safety generally.Influence of changes in work patterns and of work organisation on safety and health, including introduction of team working and partnership; changes in working hours; introduction of new technology; virtual organisations; teleworking; vulnerable workers, including young workers and workers with disability. Stress at work; violence at work.Basic ergonomics, including elementary physiology and anthropometry; application to work with VDUs; manual handling; materials handling.
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Essay | Individual written assignment | 25% | Sem 1 End |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Daft, Richard: 2000, Organisational Theory and Design, 8th, Thomson, South Western,
- Dunne, Elizabeth: 2000, The Psychology of Working Safely, BlackHall Publishing,
- Handy, C: 1993, Understanding Organisations, Penguin,
- Pheasant, Stephen: 1991, Ergonomics, Work and Health, Macmillan,
- Stranks: 2007, Human Factors and Behavioral Safety, Butterworth Heineman,
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Other Resources
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None |
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Array |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MSH | MBS in Safety & Health at Work |
| PBSSA | PG Exchange(Business School) |
| PBSSAO | PG Study Abroad(Business School) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT586 |
| Date of Last Revision | 17-NOV-10 |
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