Management Concepts and Practice

Module title	Management Concepts and Practice
Module code	BEA1005
Academic year	2019/0
Credits	15
Module staff	Ms Joanne Abraham (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks		11

Number students taking module (anticipated)	200

Module description

Accounting does not exist as an exclusive function in its own right in an organisation, but to support internal users. Managers are an important part of this constituency. All professional accounting bodies require their members to have a working understanding of the profession within the context of management decision-making and organisational management. Therefore, accounting students must have a broad understanding of the role of managers, management theories, organisation culture and structure, group formation, business strategy, and the issues facing important functional areas of a business. The need for accountants to possess strong communication skills has also been identified from within the profession and by employers.

This module is designed to provide students on BSc Accounting and Finance and BSc Accounting and Business programmes with a theoretical appreciation for, and active application of, some of the common management thoughts and practices used within organisations, and the historical and current contexts in which they exist.

Module aims - intentions of the module

Both the knowledge and skills introduced in this module provide a foundation for further exploration, development, and success in study and assessment throughout the undergraduate accounting programmes and into professional employment. Throughout study and assessment there are opportunities to understand and apply module knowledge, and build confidence in developing and using oral and written communications skills that are desired by employers and professional accounting bodies.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. describe the role of the manager in theory and in practice
2. explain concepts, models and practices related to motivation and leadership
3. explain the reasons for teams, and the their benefits and challenges within the organisation
4. explain how organisational culture can underpin management decision-making
5. explain and discuss the factors that shape organisational structure
6. identify, analyse and evaluate a businesss strategic objectives,
7. explain and discuss the scope, processes and responsibilities of operations management
8. research and discuss the impact of information technology changes on accounting and finance in organisations
9. explain change management and overcoming barriers to change
10. appreciate the scope, processes and challenges in marketing and human resource management

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

11. apply and evaluate models and theories in case study contexts
12. appreciate the relevance of organisations and management for future accounting/finance professionals
13. develop an overview of business processes that can be applied in further study and employment

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

14. information research, analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and communication
15. write academic essays and business reports
16. work independently and as part of an assigned group
17. apply a range of presentation skills

Syllabus plan

Topics will introduce foundation knowledge of a variety of broader and functional organisational elements:

Manager Roles
Management Theories
Motivation, Leadership, Teams
Organisation Culture
Organisation Structure
Strategic Analysis
Operations
Quality
Information Technology
Change
Marketing
Human Resource Management

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
32	118	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Learning and teaching activities	22	Lectures / Podcasts / Exercises
Learning and teaching activities	10	Tutorials

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Assigned work for tutorials	2-3 hours preparation per week	1-17	Peers and Tutor, Suggested Solutions - ELE

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
20	80	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Group case-study presentation. Group case-study report.	20	Presentation10 minutes. Group size 4-6 students. Report 2,000 words max	1-17	Verbal from tutor Marking and Feedback form Suggested solutions
Examination	80	2 hours	1-15	Suggested solutions

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
Coursework and Examination	2 hour examination (100%)	1-15	August assessment period

Re-assessment notes

Referrals / Deferrals / Mitigation: Two-hour examination worth 100% of module mark.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Basic reading:

Cole G.A. and Kelly P. (2015). Management Theory and Practice. (8^th edition). Andover: Cengage

Indicative Subsidiary Textbooks (available from the library in hardbook and/or e-book formats):

Boddy D. (2017). Management: an Introduction. 7^th edition. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall
Kurtz D. & Boone L. (2012). Contemporary Business. 15th edition Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
Combe C. (2014). Introduction to Management. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Daft R. (2014). New Era of Management. 11^th edition. Andover: Cengage
Ireland R., Hoskisson R. & Hitt M. (2012). The Management of Strategy. 10^th edition. Mason, Ohio; Andover: Cengage
Mullins L.with Christy G. (2013) Management Organisation & Behaviour. 10^th edition. Harlow: Pearson.
Needle D. (2015). Business in Context. 6^th edition. Australia: Cengage
Robbins S. & Coulter M. (2017). Management. (14^th edition). Pearson
Schermerhorn J. (2015). Introduction to Management. 13^th edition. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley
Williams C. (2013). Principles of Management. 7^th edition. Australia: Cengage

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

Web-based and electronic resources are also available on the module ELE page

All of the topics in this module are highly relevant in business and management, and so there are many recent news stories, articles, analysis, examples, and reports to be found online.

Key words search

Management; Business strategy; Theories;

Credit value	15
Module ECTS	7.5
Module pre-requisites	BEA1008 Introduction to Financial Accounting. This module is for Accounting Students only.
Module co-requisites	BEA1009 Introduction to Management Accounting Cannot be taken with BEM1016/BEM1016A
NQF level (module)	4
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	01/01/2006
Last revision date	30/10/2019