Module Descriptors
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN MANAGEMENT PRACTICE & THEORY 1
STRA70123
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Rune By
Email: R.T.By@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 280
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
6,000 words assignment paper that critically reviews an agreed management or organisation topic situated within the topics and contexts of the module.
Module Texts
Anderson, M. H. (2007), `Why are there so many theories?' Journal of Management Education, 31.
Bach, S. & Della Rocca, G. (2000), `The Management Strategies of Public Service
Christensen, C.M. and Raynor, M.E. (2003) `Why hard-nosed executives should care about management theory', Harvard Business Review, vol.81 (9).
Douglas, D. (2006) `Intransivities of Managerial Decisions', Management Decision (Special Issue), Vol. 44(2).
Drucker, P.F, (2006), Management Challenges for the 21st Century, Butterworth-Heinemann, USA.
Gannon, M. J. (2007) Paradoxes of Culture and Globalisation, London: Sage
Grimshaw, D., Vincent, S. & Willmott, H., (2002), `Going Privately: Partnership and Outsourcing in UK Public Services in Public Administration', 80:3.
Hood, C. (1991), `A Public Management for All Seasons in Public Administration', Vol. 69, Spring.
Lee, M-D, P (2008) 'A Review of the Theories of Corporate Social Responsibility: Its Evolutionary Path and the Road Ahead, International Journal of Management Reviews, Volume 10, Issue 1
Punnett, B. J & Shanker, O. (2004) Handbook for International Management Research, 2nd edition, Michigan: University of Michigan Press
Tranfield, D., Denyer, D. & Smart, P. (2003) `Towards a Methodology for Developing Evidence-Informed Management Knowledge by Means of Systematic Review', British Journal of Management, Vol. 14.
Wilson, I. (2001) "UK SMEs in China: Performance and Market Entry Strategies", Journal of International Marketing
Bach, S. & Della Rocca, G. (2000), `The Management Strategies of Public Service
Christensen, C.M. and Raynor, M.E. (2003) `Why hard-nosed executives should care about management theory', Harvard Business Review, vol.81 (9).
Douglas, D. (2006) `Intransivities of Managerial Decisions', Management Decision (Special Issue), Vol. 44(2).
Drucker, P.F, (2006), Management Challenges for the 21st Century, Butterworth-Heinemann, USA.
Gannon, M. J. (2007) Paradoxes of Culture and Globalisation, London: Sage
Grimshaw, D., Vincent, S. & Willmott, H., (2002), `Going Privately: Partnership and Outsourcing in UK Public Services in Public Administration', 80:3.
Hood, C. (1991), `A Public Management for All Seasons in Public Administration', Vol. 69, Spring.
Lee, M-D, P (2008) 'A Review of the Theories of Corporate Social Responsibility: Its Evolutionary Path and the Road Ahead, International Journal of Management Reviews, Volume 10, Issue 1
Punnett, B. J & Shanker, O. (2004) Handbook for International Management Research, 2nd edition, Michigan: University of Michigan Press
Tranfield, D., Denyer, D. & Smart, P. (2003) `Towards a Methodology for Developing Evidence-Informed Management Knowledge by Means of Systematic Review', British Journal of Management, Vol. 14.
Wilson, I. (2001) "UK SMEs in China: Performance and Market Entry Strategies", Journal of International Marketing
Module Resources
Module handbook with bibliographical guidance. Blackboard, VLE platforms. Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance.
Module Learning Strategies
Tutorials, seminars and workshops
Module Indicative Content
Developing a culture of evaluation where statements are critiqued and examined for evidence, the grounds of portrayed evidence, and where claims are systematically checked for validity, reliability and process. A non-acceptance of the `givens' in organisational life. Analytical, critical and discursive aptitudes and skills are developed through rigour and relevance.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Candidates must have relevant prior learning and professional experience.