| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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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.
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
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the main concepts and principles underpinning the discipline of management and organisation
2. Evaluate the key theories of organisation and management and their contribution to business and management
3. Appreciate some of the ethical tensions inherent in the field of management and organisation
At the completion of this module you will be able to:
1. Interpret and critically evaluate the key theories of organisation and management;
2. Apply key theories of management and organisation in exploring complex issues;
3. Identify and begin to develop the skills required of managers in diverse socio-cultural organisational settings.
| 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 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS1015 | Management and Organisation |
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.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | N/A |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 30 | To include several Canvas quizzes that test foundation knowledge |
| 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. |
The portfolio 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.
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