Management Decisions

Module title	Management Decisions
Module code	EXE3101
Academic year	2021/2
Credits	30
Module staff

Module aims - intentions of the module

This module forms the third stage of core themes, building on previous work undertaken on organisation theory and business strategy. In addition to an introductory programme on business research, it allows students to experience a detailed analysis of the complexity of modern business organisations, together with an understanding of the impact management decisions can make.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

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

1. Analyse the complex nature of management when dealing with uncertain situations.
2. Demonstrate effective decision making based on sound business objectives and clear strategy formulation.
3. Apply appropriate decision tools to specific situations.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

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

4. Evaluate and apply knowledge to a range of different situations.
5. Demonstrate effective decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills when solving business problems.
6. Analyse, interpret and extrapolate data.

ILO: Personal and key skills

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

7. Demonstrate the effective use and application of a range of communication skills.
8. Demonstrate effective self-management skills in terms of time, planning, motivation and initiative.
9. Perform effectively as a member of a team, demonstrating leadership, team-building and influencing skills.

Syllabus plan

Decision making
Problem solving
Research methodology
Leadership issues
Vision, mission and objectives
Policy, planning and change
Organisational excellence
Cultural and strategic analysis
Performance management

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
50	50	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)
Individual Essay	25	2500 words
Team Paper and presentation	25
Case Study Examination	50	3 hours

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Alvesson M, Willmott H (eds) (2003) Studying Management Critically, Sage

Bennett R, (1999) Corporate Strategy, Pitman

Coulter M (2001) Strategic Management 2^nd Edition, Prentice Hall

Hussey R, Collis J (2003) Business Research, 2^nd edition, Palgrave Macmillan

Johnson and Scholes, (2002) Exploring Corporate Strategy, Prentice Hall

Lynch R, (1999) Corporate Strategy, Prentice Hall

Mintzberg, Quinn and Ghosal, (1996) The Strategy Process, Prentice Hall

Minzberg, H., Lampel, J., Quinn, J.B. and Ghoshal, S. (2003), The strategy process - concepts, contexts and cases. 4th edition, London: Prentice Hall.

Morris, C (2004) Essential Mathematics for Business and Management Palgrave

Lucey, (1996) Quantitative Techniques, 5^th edition, DP Publications

Pugh, Hickson, Hinings (eds) (1996) Writers on Organisations, Penguin

Sanders, Lewis and Thornhill (1997) Research Methods for Business Students, Pitman

Thompson A, (2002) Strategic Management, McGraw-Hill

Thompson J L (2001) Understanding Corporate Strategy, Thomson Learning