Work Design, Performance & Wellbeing

BMAN71982 Work Design, Performance & Wellbeing 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Elinor O'Connor Unit coordinator Alliance Manchester Business School 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 Topics include the impact of the work environment on human performance and well-being; human-machine interaction and equipment design; human error; organisational safety culture; occupational stress and its management; and the ageing workforce. Topics include the impact of the work environment on human performance and well-being; human-machine interaction and equipment design; human error; organisational safety culture; occupational stress and its management; and the ageing workforce. The course provides students with a foundation in theoretical and applied perspectives on the impact of work, working patterns, and the work environment on workers’ performance and well-being. Understand key theoretical approaches in Organisational Psychology Apply psychological theory in organisational settingsDemonstrate practical skills in literature search, written presentation, and case study analysis Syllabus topics covered include the impact of the work environment on human performance and wellbeing; the influence of technology on employee wellbeing; new ways of working; human error; organisational safety culture; the ageing workforce; and occupational stress and employee resilience. For students on the BPS-accredited MSc in Organisational Psychology programme, the course covers the BPS curriculum areas of wellbeing and work; work design, organisational change and development; and applying psychology to work and organisations. The course is delivered using lectures, case studies, and small group tasks. 0 Other 100% Exam (100%)  Informal advice and discussion during a lecture, seminar, or workshop .Responses to student emails and questions from a member of staff, including answers to student queries provided via an online discussion forum.Written and/or verbal comments on assessed  coursework.  BMAN71982 Programme Req: BMAN71982 is only available as a core unit to students on MSc Business Psychology and MSc Organisational Psychology<span class="TextRun SCXW75364565 BCX8 NormalTextRun" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.3458px;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB">MSc in Business Psychology, MSc in Organisational Psychology<span style="background-color:rgb(198,198,198)!important;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif", "Microsoft Sans Serif_EmbeddedFont", "Microsoft Sans Serif_MSFontService", sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW75364565 BCX8" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;border-bottom-color:rgb(198, 198, 198);border-left-color:!important;border-right-color:!important;border-top-color:rgb(198, 198, 198);cursor:default;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.3458px;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" data-ccp-props="{}">  MSc Business Psychology MSc Business Psychology PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N The core text for the course is: Glendon, A.I. & Clarke, S. (2016). Human Safety and Risk Management (3rd Edition). CRC Press. The text is available as an e-book in the University of Manchester Library collection. Lectures 30 0 120