Module Descriptors
RESOURCES FOR THE BUSINESS
XXXX46928
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bicheno John (2004) The Lean Toolbox, Picsie Books
Hutchins, David (1999) Just in Time, Gower Publishing Ltd
Jessop D & Morison A (2003) Storage and Supply of Materials, 7th ed.,
FT Prentice Hall
Slack N, Chambers S & Johnston R (2003) Operations Management,
FT Prentice Hall
Wild, Ray (2001) Essentials of Operations Management, Continuum International Publishing Group
Duncan, M. et al (2005) Health and Safety at Work Essentials Lawpack Publishing Ltd.
Hutchins, David (1999) Just in Time, Gower Publishing Ltd
Jessop D & Morison A (2003) Storage and Supply of Materials, 7th ed.,
FT Prentice Hall
Slack N, Chambers S & Johnston R (2003) Operations Management,
FT Prentice Hall
Wild, Ray (2001) Essentials of Operations Management, Continuum International Publishing Group
Duncan, M. et al (2005) Health and Safety at Work Essentials Lawpack Publishing Ltd.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy of this module requires students to commit 300 learning hours comprising 48 hours of class support and 252 hours of independent and self-directed study.
As guidance, students may typically be expected to allocate the hours indicated below to the following activities during independent and self-directed study time;
Reading and preparation for class contact (64); worked based learning (64); additional research & reading (24); preparation of coursework assignments (100)
Action Learning Sets will be utilised, as part of the independent learning time, where students will have the opportunity to look at the real problems which concern them, rather than considering hypothetical ones. They will also enable students to make commitments to action which they would not necessarily be in a position to do after having listened to a lecture or seminar, or as an individual working in isolation.
As guidance, students may typically be expected to allocate the hours indicated below to the following activities during independent and self-directed study time;
Reading and preparation for class contact (64); worked based learning (64); additional research & reading (24); preparation of coursework assignments (100)
Action Learning Sets will be utilised, as part of the independent learning time, where students will have the opportunity to look at the real problems which concern them, rather than considering hypothetical ones. They will also enable students to make commitments to action which they would not necessarily be in a position to do after having listened to a lecture or seminar, or as an individual working in isolation.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A work-based assignment (2000 words) which will explore the physical resource requirements of the students' business, including their financial implications (70%) (LOs 1-4)
A Reflective Journal (30%) detailing the process and assumptions in preparing the forecast (LO 1)
A Reflective Journal (30%) detailing the process and assumptions in preparing the forecast (LO 1)
Module Indicative Content
This module emphasises the essential requirements relating to the physical resources required to start a business. It highlights the non-staff resources that are required to ensure that a business runs effectively, including the associated financial considerations. This will include
Managing premises
Managing materials
Managing and setting up equipment
Facilities management
Health & Safety issues relating to small business
Maintenance of physical resources
The environmental aspects of resources
Financial issues of resources
Managing premises
Managing materials
Managing and setting up equipment
Facilities management
Health & Safety issues relating to small business
Maintenance of physical resources
The environmental aspects of resources
Financial issues of resources
Module Resources
The University Library and learning resources
Electronic data bases such as Athens and EBSCO
BS EN ISO 9001 (sections relevant to controlling physical resources)
(http://www.bsi-global.com/)
Electronic data bases such as Athens and EBSCO
BS EN ISO 9001 (sections relevant to controlling physical resources)
(http://www.bsi-global.com/)