Leadership Engagement and Motivation

Code School Level Credits Semesters
PSGA4019 Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing 4 10 Full Year Malaysia
Code
PSGA4019
School
Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing
Level
4
Credits
10
Semesters
Full Year Malaysia

Summary

This module introduces the important issues of leadership, employee motivation and engagement at work, and considers the contribution that psychological theory makes to our understanding of these areas. The module also considers the role of the psychological contract and organisational justice as concepts for understanding employee relations and explores the opposing issues of citizenship and counterproductive behaviours. There is also a focus on appraising employee performance with emphasis on exploring the global move towards engaging with multisource feedback.

Target Students

Any PG-T students from FASS or FOSE, subject to their home programme recognising the module.

Classes

Workshop - 20 hours (Intensive Block)

Assessment

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

This module aims to provide students with knowledge of human behaviour and employee relations in organisations and how leadership styles can influence these phenomena. There is specific emphasis on how psychology (specifically social and occupational psychology) can contribute to our knowledge of employee and leadership behaviour at work.On completion of this module students should be able to:• Understand the conceptual and theoretical foundations of employee relations• Reflect on the role of the individual, team and organization in managing the employee-employer relationship• Understand the positive and negative outcomes of managing/not managing the employee-employer relationship

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

A1 the theoretical basis of management/work/occupational psychology
A3 sound knowledge and understanding of leadership, engagement and motivation
A10 knowledge and appreciation of the need for theory and evidence driven interventions in occupational and organisational settings and contexts
A11 knowledge and understanding of the role of the individual, team and organisation and the interaction between them

Intellectual Skills:

B1 analyse and interpret evidence
B2 display the skills of problem-solving and reasoning
B3 demonstrate independence of thought
B4 appraise critically and evaluate
B6 problem-solve in relation to psychological, social and organisational issues in work and organisational psychology

Professional Practical Skills:

C1 oral and written communication and presentation
C2 time management
C3 teamwork

Transferable (Key) Skills:

D2 communicate effectively in writing
D4 retrieve information from databases and the Internet
D6 problem-solve in organisational psychology

Conveners

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Last updated 09/01/2025.