Module Descriptors
MANAGING DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE (TACTICAL)
XXXX68526
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ONLINE DISCUSSION weighted at 50%
- ONLINE DISCUSSION weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
This module requires candidates to commit to 300 learning hours (including assessment) of which a minimum of 48 hours will be direct supported learning (including lectures, tutorials, workshops, case studies, in-class group discussions, videos, workbooks and computer-based learning) This number of hours may increase due to client-specific requirements. During your independent study you will be expected to analyse company specific data, research academic literature and complete electronic information gathering in order to widen your subject knowledge to satisfactorily complete a work based assignment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details:- Choice of assessment mode will be made by the Award Team from the following (with a minimum of one written assignment) :-
1. 2500 word work based assignment or online discussion forum, which assesses LO 1 & 3 (50%)
2. 2500 word work based assignment or online discussion forum, which assesses LO ,2, 3 and 4 (50%)
1. 2500 word work based assignment or online discussion forum, which assesses LO 1 & 3 (50%)
2. 2500 word work based assignment or online discussion forum, which assesses LO ,2, 3 and 4 (50%)
Module Indicative Content
This module will consider the range of skills necessary for Tactical Managers to both take responsibility for their continuing professional development and plan and manage change in their own area of responsibility. It will include:
setting objectives and targets
self-management and self-development skills
essentials of managing and developing both individuals and teams
addressing people problems
human resource planning and managing training
dealing with the effects of external influences such as legislation, the economy and international issues
organisational culture and ethical issues
needs of the organisation?s internal and external customers
managing change
planning to meet changing customer requirement
managing quality
setting objectives and targets
self-management and self-development skills
essentials of managing and developing both individuals and teams
addressing people problems
human resource planning and managing training
dealing with the effects of external influences such as legislation, the economy and international issues
organisational culture and ethical issues
needs of the organisation?s internal and external customers
managing change
planning to meet changing customer requirement
managing quality
Module Resources
None
Module Texts
Drucker P F (1997) Managing in Times of Great Change; Butterworth- Heinemann
Drucker P F (1994) The Practice of Management; Butterworth-Heinemann
Huczybski A, Buchanan D (2001) Organisational Behaviour; FT Prentice Hall
Klasen N (2002) Implementing Mentoring Schemes; Butterworth
Mullins L J (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour (6th Ed) FT Prentice Hall
Naylor J (2004) Management; FT Pitman
Torrington & Hall (2002) Human Resource Management (5th Ed) Financial Times Pitman Publishing
Drucker P F (1994) The Practice of Management; Butterworth-Heinemann
Huczybski A, Buchanan D (2001) Organisational Behaviour; FT Prentice Hall
Klasen N (2002) Implementing Mentoring Schemes; Butterworth
Mullins L J (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour (6th Ed) FT Prentice Hall
Naylor J (2004) Management; FT Pitman
Torrington & Hall (2002) Human Resource Management (5th Ed) Financial Times Pitman Publishing