Module manager: Hilary Kane
Email: bushcmk@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The module aims to provide students with an introductory level of understanding of Management. It draws on contemporary management theory to enable them to gain an understanding of the development of the Management discipline, the structure of business organisations, the environment in which they operate the different management functions within organisations and the traits of successful managers.
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of management as an academic discipline
- Recognise basic business organisations and their objectives; business decision-making and the business operating environment
-Identify the different functional areas of management (Planning, Staffing, Organising, Controlling and Leading)
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable skills:
- Critical thinking
- Commercial awareness
Subject specific
- Draw on management theory to recognise and demonstrate the traits and qualities of a successful company and manager
Indicative content
Lectures:
The nature of Management (1 week)
Key dimensions of the discipline of Management (5 weeks)
Planning
Organising
Controlling
Directing
Staffing
Schools of management thought (1 week)
Guest speaker – 'Becoming a Manager' (1 week)
Challenges for Managers in the 21st century (2 weeks)
Key trends affecting management and business
Management reaction and capability
Seminars:
Seminars will include theory based sessions and practical examples of management in context. In addition essay writing as a skill will also be covered as part of the seminar sessions.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1,500 words | 70 |
| Group Project | 2,500 words | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 1,500 word coursework.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 6/12/2024
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