Module Descriptors
MANAGEMENT IN ORGANISATIONS
XXSE40006
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 50%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Group Presentation (Assesses LO2, LO3), 50%
1 x 50 minute Class Test (Assesses LO1, LO3), 50%
1 x 50 minute Class Test (Assesses LO1, LO3), 50%
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Only for students studying non-business awards and cannot be studied with BLB10145-2
Module Resources
Internet
Library resources in the subject areas of general management, organisational behaviour, finance and accounting at an introductory level
Module web site
Library resources in the subject areas of general management, organisational behaviour, finance and accounting at an introductory level
Module web site
Module Texts
Naylor, J, (2004), Operations Management; 2nd Edition, FT Pitman.
Payne A, Chelsom J, Reavill L, (2004) , Management for Engineers, 2nd Edition, Wiley
Payne A, Chelsom J, Reavill L, (2004) , Management for Engineers, 2nd Edition, Wiley
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours. Of this there will be 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study. Learning support material will be provided for the module. Lectures will provide students with a broad overview of the indicative content of the module. Tutor support activities will include individual and group activities, discussions and case study analysis.
Module Indicative Content
This module develops themes relevant to both large and small organisational structures but with particular relevance to engineering, technology and production environments. The areas covered will include a selection of the following or similar topics;
The overall business environment and its relationship to the transformational process, the difference between product and project based companies
Management of quality in the organisation - satisfying customer requirements
Management of people - theories of management and motivation and their implication for job design
The role of business planning and marketing - analysing the industry context, choosing the markets, applying the marketing mix
Product lifecycle management and an understanding of Financial essentials - budgeting, cash flows and financial accounts
The overall business environment and its relationship to the transformational process, the difference between product and project based companies
Management of quality in the organisation - satisfying customer requirements
Management of people - theories of management and motivation and their implication for job design
The role of business planning and marketing - analysing the industry context, choosing the markets, applying the marketing mix
Product lifecycle management and an understanding of Financial essentials - budgeting, cash flows and financial accounts