The module provides students with knowledge and understanding of behaviour in organisations at individual, group and organisational levels. Students are provided with the theoretical underpinnings relevant to the motivation of employees and effective leadership of public health/health care organisations.

The overall module aim is to enable students to apply knowledge of organisational structures and theoretical underpinnings relevant to the motivation of employees and effective leadership of public health/health care organisations.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module a student should be able to: 

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organisational management, leadership and related aspects of organisational behaviour including current trends of managing health care organisations.
2. Critically assess a range of concepts and theories of organisational behaviour with a particular focus on management and leadership and their contribution to understanding people’s behaviour in the workplace.
3. Accurately apply knowledge and skills of organisational management and leadership to solve problems and achieve organisational goals in a health care context.

Assessment

This module is assessed by:

• An Assessed Assignment (30%).
• A Time Limited Assessment (70%).

Mode of delivery

Our distance learning modules are delivered entirely online via directed self-study and online materials via the Virtual Learning Environment.

Module duration

Distance learning module studies begin at the start of October each year. Students may start their studies at any time once they gain access to Moodle (the virtual learning environment) and study materials, and work through the materials in line with the assessment schedules. The study year runs from the beginning of October through to June examinations. Some students also study between June and September with extended tutorial support (e.g. those undertaking projects, the Clinical Trials integrating report, or two of the Epidemiology modules). Deadlines for submission of coursework vary per programme but are usually in February, March, May, and September.

How you'll study

Our distance learning programmes are predominantly online and largely self-directed study to enable you to study independently and at times convenient to you. You'll have access to tutorial support and the ability to interact with other students and form study groups throughout the study year via the discussions in our Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle.

Credits

• CATS: 15
• ECTS: 7.5

Module specification

For full information regarding this module please see the module specification.

Please note: information based on the 2025-26 module specification subject to change for 2026-27 entry.