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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module BUSS1011: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
BUSS1011: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 1 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Queen's Campus Stockton |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- This module provides a fundamental foundation and understanding of management and organisations within contemporary society. It introduces students to the functional areas, management processes, themes and issues within management.
Content
- What is management? Meanings, content and processes.
- Critical perspectives on management.
- Models of Management 1
- Models of Management 2
- The business environment: internal and external analysis.
- Corporate Social Responsibility.
- The international context.
- Planning and Strategy.
- An introduction to marketing.
- Management and Culture.
- Management and Power.
- Introduction to HRM.
- Managing change.
- Motivation and communication.
- Teams and group processes.
- Financial management.
- Managing operations and quality.
- Managing information systems.
- Contemporary themes and issues in management.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Understand the foundations of management and review different perspectives on management and organisation.
- Develop an appreciation of different processes, procedures and practices for effective management of organisations.
- Appreciate theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of management.
- Gain further knowledge and understanding of contemporary themes and issues (e.g. creativity and enterprise, knowledge management, corporate social responsibility).
Subject-specific Skills
- Appreciate the sources, use and management of finance and information.
Key Skills
- Written communication - through summative assessment.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Teaching is by lectures and seminars. Learning takes place through attendance at lectures, preparation for and participation in seminars, and private study. Formative assessment is by means of a group presentation and a group report. Summative assessment is by means of a written examination and an individual assignment to test knowledge, understanding and appreciation of key concepts and issues.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 19 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 19 | |
| Seminars | 8 | 4 in term 1.4 in term 2 | 1 hour | 8 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 173 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 60% | One written examination | 1 hour 30 mins | 100% | |
| Written assignment | 40% | One written assignment | 1500 words max | 100% |
Formative Assessment
One group presentation and a group report.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.