| Unit name | Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MGRCM0031 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Pavlisa |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Management - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
This unit is an introductory course which aims to build understanding of managerial practices, the complexity of contexts where these practices take place and offer the theoretical approaches to analyse these contexts. This unit will help students develop awareness of the evolution of theoretical developments in management and the key theoretical perspectives and issues in management.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
Management is an interdisciplinary field of social sciences, and this course takes students on an intellectual journey that, apart from theory developed primarily in management domain, draws on the paradigms and research from the realm of sociology and economics as well as some areas of workplace psychology. The agenda and activities of the course are designed to enhance a set of sought-after employability skills, including but not limited to critical thinking, research skills, problem-solving, cross-cultural awareness and teamwork.
An overview of content
The unit offers an overview of the key functions and roles of managers alongside the approaches to analysis of the external organizational environment. The key theoretical perspectives in analysis of strategy and organizational contexts are covered, and the issues of organizational culture, leadership and sustainability are discussed. As everyday managerial activities require understanding of people’s behaviour in the workplace, the key frameworks of personality and motivation are covered. The unit also touches upon the complexity of cross-border management along with cultural and institutional influences.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
As future professionals and leaders, students will benefit from this unit by enriching their professional identity with sought-after transferrable skills and competencies relevant to managerial practice – critical analysis skills, collaboration in team work settings, and understanding of issues, opportunities, and challenges that stem from multiple levels in the complex business environments.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the unit a successful student will be able to:
The unit will be interactive and inquiry-based. Teaching will be delivered through a series of lectures and interactive seminars. Materials for independent learning will include recommended readings, video materials and other learning opportunities.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Students will receive feedback on a formative group presentation as well as feedback on discussions and debates in the context of interactive seminar settings.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
3000 word (excl. references) individual essay focusing on the critical analysis of managerial practice and relevant management theory. The topic of the essay will be specified in the Assessment Brief (100%) assessing ILOs 1-4.
When assessment does not go to plan:
When a student fails the unit and is eligible to resubmit, failed components will be reassessed on a like-for-like basis. Reassessment will be a new essay using a different example of managerial practice and management theory.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MGRCM0031).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
