Program Overview

Understanding Organisations

Overview

• Credit value: 15 credits at Level 4
• Convenor: Dr Oliver Barish
• Prerequisite: Understanding Management
• Assessment: a two-hour examination (100%)

Module Description

In this module, we explore a range of issues around current management theory and practice. With Management Studies I, it serves as a foundation upon which more specialised modules are built.

You will learn basic management concepts and practices, and about the role and function of management across a wide range of organisations. You will also be equipped with a range of tools to enable you to relate your work and management experiences to current management concepts and theories.

Indicative Syllabus

• Human resource management
• Leadership
• Teams
• Marketing
• Change management
• Innovation
• E-business
• Corporate governance and social responsibility
• Financial management and performance measurement

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will:

• understand the ways in which different aspects of management behaviour have been studied and analysed by social scientists
• appreciate different ways of thinking about contemporary issues in management and organisations
• understand the importance of management in organisations and the connections between different management functions
• develop a more critical, analytical approach to thinking about contemporary issues in management and organisations
• better understand current practices in your own organisation.