BML 103 Management and Organisations Module Title: Management and Organisations Module Code: BML103 Credits: 15 Level: 4 Academic Department: Business School Programme to which the module contributes: Business School BA (Hons) undergraduate degree routes Tutor Responsible: David Simmonds Entry Requirements: No pre-requisites or co-requisites Aims: This module aims to provide students of various backgrounds and experiences with an introductory knowledge of management and organisational behaviour. Students should become aware of their personal and inter-personal skills and capabilities in learning about management issues and stimulate an interest and enthusiasm for further learning of this subject area. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module students will be able to: § Understand the concept of group structure and processes and evaluate the relative effectiveness of group performance over individual performance § Examine systemic factors (environment, strategy, task, etc.) in organisational models and apply these to case studies of diverse organisations § Describe, explain and compare content and process theories of motivation and leadership theories and styles § Understand and explain cultural models of organisations § Understand the nature of and role of power in decision making and organisational conflict §
Apply knowledge to groups, organisations and workplace processes
§ Communicate through the presentation and writing up of a case study analysis § Work as a member of a team by participating in group assignments and applying concepts to structured reflection on individual and team effectiveness. Develop research skills
Indicative Curriculum Content: Students will explore ways of enhancing learning about management and themselves as managers. Management will be defined and the role of managers discussed. Students will be encouraged to develop their self-awareness in relation to their values and potential role as a manager. Group structures and processes will be introduced and the structures, functions and cultures of an organisation will be addressed. Students will explore how people are motivated, and relate this to job design factors. Power in organisations will be discussed, including theories of leadership and techniques to manage conflicts will be identified. Learning Strategy: The main mode of teaching is the workshop, which incorporates both traditional and interactive methods of teaching – this allows for a practical discussion of course topics, and for group analysis of case studies and scenarios that outline real organisational situations and problems. The integrated mode of assessment is designed to explore and link theoretical issues to students own practice in a way that will provide a relevant way of extending their own initiative and management competencies. Mode of Assessment: Formative: All students will be required to contribute to the module through discussions and in class activities. They will be asked to complete inter-session tasks and receive verbal feedback for these from the module tutor as well as an opportunity to share work with the class. In preparing for their assignment they will be required to practise team work in deciding how to research and present an allocated aspect of Organisational Behaviour. Summative: There are two inter-related parts to the assessment: 1. An individually assessed oral presentation based on an assigned topic area or case study. Each student will prepare for this by working in a group on their assigned topic. Presentations will take place during the second half of the semester. Students will be organised into groups and a case study for the group assessment exercises will be allocated early in the term (50%). 2. An individual written report on two or more of the topics/case studies (NB, different to the ones presented). Reports must show an understanding of the topics covered in the module (50%). Assessment Criteria: Presentations: § § § § § §
Appropriate choice of case study material Structure of the presentation Depth and knowledge of the subject The use and quality of visual aids Ability to convey information accurately and succinctly The delivery of the presentation
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Clear and logical structure Appropriate understanding of the case study material Ability to research the subject area Reference to wider reading Clarity, conciseness and coherence of discussion
Indicative Reading Brooks, I. (2008) Organisational Behaviour: Individuals, Groups and Organisation, 4th Edition, London, FT Prentice Hall. Buchanan, D & Huczynski, A. (2006) Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text, 6th Edition, London, Prentice Hall. Handy, C. (1993) Understanding Organisations, 4th Edition. London, Penguin. Morgan, G. (2007) Images of Organization, UK, Sage. Mullins, L. (2008) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour, 2nd Edition. London, FT Prentice Hall. Mullins, L. (2007) Management and Organisational Behaviour, 8th Edition, London, FT Prentice Hall. Rollinson, D. (2008) Organisational Behaviour and Analysis An Integrated Approach, 4th Edition, London, FT Prentice Hall. Journals: Human Resource Management Journal Industrial Relations Journal Journal of Business Ethics British Journal of Industrial Relations New Technology, Work and Employment People Management Work and Occupations Work, Employment and Society Human Resource Development Journal Personnel Review Electronic Resources: Some of the journals above are available free of charge to you as students of the university through the library. You can locate relevant articles to support your areas of interest through the Business Source Elite and e journals databases. I will also post items and links on Moodle.