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Motivation and Performance

Module Synopsis

Organisational leadership recognises that leaders in organisations take on roles of educators and must be aware of their responsibility for exemplary leadership skills; the development of their people; effective organisational communication and awareness of the capabilities of Human Resources along with the application of and importance of effective performance management.

Learning outcomes
  • Acquire a detailed understanding of the specific theories related to performance within organisations
  • Understand the implications "change" has on performance and how this can be effectively managed to the benefit of the organisation
  • Understand the importance of "teams" to contemporary organisations and how this relates to performance individually and organisationally
  • Gain an understanding of the historical basis for motivation/performance and the increasing focus on motivation as a driver for improved organisational commitment and performance
  • Demonstrate understanding of the theory of the psychological basis for performance in reference to practical based applications of it

Content areas
  • Managing Employee Motivation and Performance
  • The Biology of Motivation and Performance
  • Pay, Motivation and Performance Management
  • Incentive Management
  • Psychological Basis for Performance
  • Performance and Motivation - Links to Retention
  • Performance and Training
  • Performance Through Personal Development & Self-Awareness
  • Linking Performance Through Goals
  • Commitment through Performance and Motivation
  • Influence of Pedagogical Agents on Motivation
  • Case Studies
  • Performance and its links to Stress Management

Textbook and Readings
There is no set text for this module. Your readings are an integral part of your study.

Module Duration and Workload:
This module involves a total of 36 hours of face to face delivery or self-directed study including educator contact in flexible delivery modes, generating a further 120 hours of self-study per module including research and related study activities, including assessment. This translates as 13 hours per week for the module.

Study method:
On Campus, Distance Education and Online Education
The studies, combined with my previous work experience, have led me into a more satisfying role in an industry I know well. My studies have given me the confidence to manage a role where top notch "soft skills" are essential.
Pip Pearson
Graduate Diploma of Counselling