Description
Introduction to Management
Module title | Introduction to Management |
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Module code | INT0005 |
Academic year | 2020/1 |
Credits | 20 |
Module staff | Christopher Cross (Convenor) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 12 | 12 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 40 |
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Description - summary of the module content
Module description
For organisations to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently requires the involvement of managers who are responsible for planning, organising, leading and managing people and other resources. This module introduces and explains the main business functions and considers the contribution made by theories to the practice of management. The module utilises a range of current business case studies so that concepts and theories explored during this module can be applied to actual businesses and current management and leadership news.
For this module there is neither a requirement for prior knowledge of management, nor pre-requisites or co-requisites.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to give an introduction to the characteristics of organisations and familiarity with business aims, objectives, strategy, planning and corporate social responsibility. Whilst exploring the main functional areas of business, the principles of management, culture, leadership and motivation are areas of focus.
The terminology of management will be presented in English and practised through listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Identify and discuss the structures and characteristics of organisations
- 2. Demonstrate knowledge of key management principles
- 3. Demonstrate ability to use appropriate terminology within the limits of knowledge
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Evaluate management approaches through the use of recent case studies
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Apply and evaluate management theory accurately to address management issues
- 6. Work co-operatively in groups to complete formative and summative assessments
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
- Managing in Organisations
- Theories of Management
- The internal environment
- The external environment
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Planning
- Managing marketing
- Leadership and Motivation
- Managing innovation and change
- Managing Operations and Quality
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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60 | 140 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities (Synchronous) | 40 | Delivery of input, activities in pairs and small groups; student presentations |
Formative Assessed Activities (Synchronous) | 20 | Working on topic-based case studies and summative exam-related activities |
Guided independent study | 140 | Preparation and research for group report and presentation; reading key text; reflecting on own contribution to the group activity and completion of the progress log; practice of techniques and exam questions |
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Class Formative Tests; short essays; presentations; activities | 1-2 hours | 1-5 | Written and Verbal, ELE |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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25 | 60 | 15 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Written Examination (open book) | 60 | 4 hours, online | 1-5 | Performance Outcome |
Group Report | 25 | 1,500 word report | 1-3, 6 | Written and verbal, ELE |
Group Presentation | 15 | 5 minutes per person | 1-3, 6 | Written and verbal, ELE |
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Written Examination (open book) | Examination (4 hours) | 1-6 | ASAP before APAC |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to take a re-sit exam. Only your performance in this exam will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if the examination is passed.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Textbook: Boddy, D. (2012) Essentials of Management: A Concise Introduction. Harlow: Pearson Education.
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=4383
Module has an active ELE page
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Business Review Philip Allen; Hodder Education
Credit value | 20 |
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Module ECTS | 10 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 3 |
Available as distance learning? | Yes |
Origin date | 1/9/2007 |
Last revision date | 31/07/2020 |