Module Descriptors
RISK, DECISION-MAKING AND UNCERTAINTY
PPDE70141
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Kevern
Email: P.Kevern@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (27)
9 hours Experiential learning including reflective discussion
7.5 hours Lectures
7.5 hours Discussions and group work
3 hours Student presentations
Independent Study Hours: (123)
67 hours Reading and Researching
50 hours Assignment writing
6 hours Preparation of presentation
9 hours Experiential learning including reflective discussion
7.5 hours Lectures
7.5 hours Discussions and group work
3 hours Student presentations
Independent Study Hours: (123)
67 hours Reading and Researching
50 hours Assignment writing
6 hours Preparation of presentation
Module Indicative Content
Models and theories of decision-making
The risk society
The analysis of the concepts of risk and uncertainty
IT based local risk strategies
Professional, ethical and legal dimensions of decision-making, managing risk and uncertainty.
Risk management strategies
Decision making in relation to change management and leadership skills
Critical appraisal of emerging research relating to decision making, risk and uncertainty
The risk society
The analysis of the concepts of risk and uncertainty
IT based local risk strategies
Professional, ethical and legal dimensions of decision-making, managing risk and uncertainty.
Risk management strategies
Decision making in relation to change management and leadership skills
Critical appraisal of emerging research relating to decision making, risk and uncertainty
Module Texts
Adam, B, Beck, U & Vanhoon, J. (2002 The Risk Society and Beyond: Critical Issues for Social Theory London: Sage
Carson, D. & Bain, A. (2008) Professional Risk and Working with People: Decision Making in Health and Social Care and Criminal Justice Tyne and Wear: Athenaeum Press
Sharma, P. & Bhal, K.T. (2004) Managerial Ethics: Dilemas and Decision Making London: Sage
Carson, D. & Bain, A. (2008) Professional Risk and Working with People: Decision Making in Health and Social Care and Criminal Justice Tyne and Wear: Athenaeum Press
Sharma, P. & Bhal, K.T. (2004) Managerial Ethics: Dilemas and Decision Making London: Sage
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
TV / video
PPT
Blackboard
IT resources
TV / video
PPT
Blackboard
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment focusing on a significant event, with reference to the literature on one aspect pertaining to risk, decision making and uncertainty (addressing all LO's)
Students will also complete a formative assessment - a 15-minute class based presentation of a significant event with reference to the literature on decision-making, risk and uncertainty.
Students will also complete a formative assessment - a 15-minute class based presentation of a significant event with reference to the literature on decision-making, risk and uncertainty.