Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module BUSI5F415: MANAGING PEOPLE (CARIBBEAN)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI5F415: MANAGING PEOPLE (CARIBBEAN)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | N1KJ17 |
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| Tied to | N1KA17 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To give students a critical understanding of the complex nature of contemporary organisations, and to facilitate the exercise of independent judgement in the analysis of organisational and managerial issues
Content
- Introduction and the Nature of Management.
- Leadership.
- Organisational Culture.
- Team and Group Dynamics.
- Organisational Communication.
- Human Resource Management and Performance.
- Recruitment and Selection.
- Performance Management and Development.
- Motivation.
- Reward Management.
- The Changing Psychological Contract.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will have:
- knowledge of some of the behavioural issues and challenges facing contemporary organisations;
- a critical appreciation of the assumptions, implications and limitations of a range of organisational/management theories;
- a critical understanding of a range of contemporary processes and practices relating to human resource management.
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the module students will have:
- advanced skills in diagnosing organisational problems relating to employment management.
Key Skills:
- Understanding ambiguous and indeterminate contexts.
- Managing the process of change.
- Building and developing teams.
- Negotiating and persuading.
- Networking.
- Reflecting and synthesising from experience.
- Developing critical thinking.
- Synthesising diverse perspectives.
- Developing coherent and persuasive arguments.
- Selecting appropriate modes of communication.
- Presenting effectively using oral, written and technological media.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion, supported by Distance Learning material. The written examination will test students' acquisition and articulation of knowledge. The written assignment will test students' understanding of relevant concepts and their ability to apply and interpret what they have learned to the analysis of a particular issue in depth.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion) | 24 | ■ | |||
| Preparation and Reading | 126 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Component: Written Assignment | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 2,500 words maximum | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Students receive feedback on their contributions to the workshops.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University