Module manager: Dr Nicky Shaw
Email: econes@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
The module aims to develop knowledge and expertise which extends basic operations management principles to explore multiple facets of innovation design and delivery. It applies operations management theory to both organization-level and network-level innovations, including how innovation types are developed and diffused within different organizational systems. Students will also learn about digital innovation and how new technologies are challenging operations management within single organizations and across organizational networks.
Upon completion of this module studies will be able to:
- Recognise the role of operations management in the development of innovations
- Recognise the role of information systems in the development of innovations
- Identify innovation types and development sources
- Explain different innovation processes
- Apply elements of network theory in promoting and supporting innovation development and diffusion and
- Understand global, cultural and ethical issues in innovation networks.
Analysis and critique of contemporary operations and innovation management issues
Apply relevant operations, innovation diffusion and network theories to a range of industrial settings
Indicative content:
- Operations Management concepts, focussing in particular upon new product / process development
- Information Systems concepts
- Innovation types
- Processes of innovation
- Co-creation through digital technologies
- Digital innovation acceptance
- Social media and social networks in organisations
- People analytics
- Innovation Diffusion
- Nature of networks
- Collaborative networks and innovation sharing
- Role of new technologies, future production challenges
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 1.5 | 16.5 |
| Seminar | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 123.5 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 26.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Students are expected to spend their private study undertaking activities such as preparing for lectures and seminars; and preparing for assessment. This will include activities such as completing assigned reading including text books, case studies, and other material available on-line.
The time allocation is approximately:
- 40 hours: 4 hours reading per lecture
- 30 hours: 3 hours reading per seminar
- 48 hours: preparation for assessment
Formative feedback will take place during each seminar case study. One seminar will be dedicated to giving written feedback on a practice exam question.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by examination
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/16/2024
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