Management and Leadership - 2024 entry
MODULE TITLE | Management and Leadership | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENG3011 | MODULE CONVENER | Unknown |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 11 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 35 |
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This module is designed for potential engineering managers and leaders, aiming to provide you with a knowledge base equipped with comprehensive engineering business management methods and practices so as to stand you in good stead should you aspire to an engineering management position in the future. When participating in or leading the management and control of an engineering company, we expect you to be able to use this knowledge base to understand the business natures, functions and processes, define appropriate strategy for business development, design and control business operations by using relevant management methods to achieve the strategy, and apply appropriate management concepts and tools to continuously improve your business operations and hence performance and competitiveness.
Indicative topics may include, but not be limited to the following:
1: Introduction to companies and organisational structure
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 22 | Guided Independent Study | 128 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 22 | Lectures |
Guided independent study | 128 | Independent study |
Coursework | 40 | Written Exams | 60 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Group case study and individual reflection | 40 | 20 hours | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | Written or verbal feedback |
Written exam - closed books | 60 | 2 hours | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, | Oral, by request |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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All of the above. | Exam (100% - 2 hours) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | Referral/deferral period |
Deferrals: Reassessment will be by coursework and/or exam in the deferred element only. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.
Referrals: Reassessment will be by a single written exam worth 100% of the module. As it is a referral, the mark will be capped at 40%.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
Bach, S. & Edwards, M. (eds) (2012) Managing Human Resources. Fifth Edition. Wiley: Chichester.
Beardwell, J. & Thompson, A. (2017) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach. Eighth Edition. Pearson: Harlow.
Gov.uk. (2018) Global Strategic Trends – The Future Starts Today – Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-strategic-trends
Johnson, G., Scholes, K. and Whittington, R. (2008) Exploring Corporate Strategy. 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, Harlow, England
Mankins, M., & Gottfredson, M. (2022). Strategy-Making in Turbulent Times A dynamic new model. HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW, 100(9-10), 60-69.
Marchington M. & Wilkinson, A. (2016) Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development. Sixth Edition. Kogan Page: London
Northouse, P. G. (2015) Leadership: Theory and Practice (7th edition), Sage, London
PURCELL, J., KINNIE, N., HUTCHINSON, S., RAYTON, B. and SWART, J. (2003) Understanding the people and performance link: unlocking the black box. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Sutton, A. (2018). People, management and organizations. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Stothart, C. (2022). Motivation: The Ultimate Guide to Leading Your Team. Taylor & Francis.
Taylor, S. and Woodhams, C. 2022 Studying Human Resource Management 3rdEdition. London: Kogan Page.
Torrington, D., Taylor, S., Hall, L. & Atkinson, C. (2020) Human Resource Management. Eleventh Edition. Pearson: Harlow.
Web based and Electronic Resources:
CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development) provides information on managing change, organisational change, change strategies, communicating change and resistance to change. The resources include factsheets, research reports and practical tools: https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/latest-research
Other Resources:
- Academy of Management Journal
- Academy of Management Review
- British Journal of Industrial Relations
- Employee Relations
- Harvard Business Review
- Human Recourse Management
- Human Resource Management Journal
- Human Resource Planning
- International Journal of Management Reviews
- Journal of General Management
- Journal of Management Development
- Journal of Management Studies
- Management Education and Development
- People Management
- Personnel Review
Reading list for this module:
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Friday 22nd March 2024 | LAST REVISION DATE | Thursday 1st August 2024 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Management, human resources, leadership, motivation, performance management |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.