BUS1001 : Introduction to Management and Organisation
Offered for Year: 2022/23
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Module Leader(s): Dr Susan Addison
Demonstrator: Professor Andrea Whittle, Mr Khang-Wai Chew, Professor Stephen Procter, Dr Les Tickner, Dr Judith Watson, Dr Angela Mazzetti, Dr Dean Pierides
Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value:
10
Semester 2 Credit Value:
10
ECTS Credits:
10.0
Aims
The module provides an introduction to key theories of management and organisation that build the foundation for the business and management discipline. It seeks to help students to understand the concepts and principles associated with business and management and to be able to evaluate and interpret them in this context.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module covers core areas of management and organisation theory, including:
- Scientific management
- Management and leadership
- Motivation at work
- Teamworking in organisations
- Decision-making
- Organisational structure
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category
Activity
Number
Length
Student Hours
Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Lecture
21
1:00
21:00
PIP lectures
Guided Independent Study
Assessment preparation and completion
1
60:00
60:00
N/A
Guided Independent Study
Directed research and reading
1
65:00
65:00
N/A
Structured Guided Learning
Structured research and reading activities
4
1:00
4:00
N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Small group teaching
6
1:00
6:00
PIP
Guided Independent Study
Independent study
1
38:00
38:00
N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities
Scheduled on-line contact time
6
1:00
6:00
N/A
Total
200:00
Jointly Taught With
Code
Title
BUS1007
Introduction to Management and Organisation (Study Abroad Sem 1)
BUS1223
Introduction to Management and Organisation (Study Abroad Sem 2)
BUS1015
Management and Organisation
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to present the students with the knowledge base upon which they can develop their understanding of the subject area.
Seminars are used to test understanding of the knowledge base and to develop an understanding of the practical implications of this knowledge base in specific situations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description
Length
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Written Examination
90
2
A
70
N/A
Other Assessment
Description
Semester
When Set
Percentage
Comment
Portfolio
1
M
30
To include several Canvas quizzes that test foundation knowledge
Formative Assessments
Description
Semester
When Set
Comment
Prob solv exercises
1
M
Seminar discussion topics, quizzes and sample exam questions.
Prob solv exercises
2
M
Seminar discussion topics, quizzes and sample exam questions.
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay in semester 1 is appropriate for testing knowledge and understanding of key principles of management and organisation theory.
The exam is testing an understanding of the appropriate theories and concepts in an applied setting.
Formative assessment and feedback is provided through quizzes, seminars and sample exam questions.
In the case of an alternative assessment for semester 2 (70% of the module mark) being necessary due to circumstances, the Module Leader will in discussion with the DPD and the University, discuss possible acceptable online alternatives, such as a take home exam delivered online with a set time limit to complete (24 hours or less as deemed appropriate).
In 2020/21 this alternative was a 24 hour take home exam delivered online, and it is envisioned that if circumstances do not allow a present-in-person timed exam at the end of semester 2, and the professional body agrees, than this may well be an example of the type of alternative assessment which could be put in place.
