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A 2 hour examination (100%) tests learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.

This module seeks to introduce students to the idea of organisations as having variety in terms of structure and culture and as consumers of resources (tangible, financial and human). the second part of the module will examine strategic topics which organisations have to make decisions about, namely managing stakeholders, growth and change.

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 24 hours of class support, 12 hours of online support activities and 114 hours of independent and self-directed study.

Learning support material will be provided for the module

The lectures and tutorials will provide new material and the opportunity to apply the new material and ideas to organisations via case studies.

The online material will provide access to additional support material and opportunities for students to underpin the classroom support given.