| Long Title: | Management |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Field of Study: |
Management and administration
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| Module Coordinator: |
JONATHAN BRITTAIN |
| Module editor: |
JONATHAN BRITTAIN |
| Teaching and Learning Strategy: |
The teaching and learning strategy will involve a multi-faceted approach. Lectures will present and explain concepts to the learner, but will also apply exercises that will teach for understanding. A primary aim will be to stimulate student inquiry and promote independent student learning. Learning tasks will be designed that encourage collaboration, problem solving, self-directed learning, and application and evaluation of key concepts. |
| Learning Environment: |
Learning will take place in a classroom environment with access IT resources. Learners will have access to library resources, both physical & electronic and to faculty outside of the classroom where required. Module materials will be placed on Moodle, the College’s virtual learning environment. |
| Module Description: |
The module aims to introduce theories, concepts, and the practices of management. The module will examine all of the main management functions of practising managers (planning, organising, directing and controlling), together with: the constraints faced; contextual influences; employee impact; etc. Learners will explore factors that contribute to managerial effectiveness and their contingencies. Moreover, the module reviews the development in management thought and considers prominent, contemporary issues that managers face. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
LO 1. Examine principles of management and characteristics that contribute to managerial effectiveness. |
| LO2 |
LO 2. Apply management theory and concepts to differing scenarios and contexts. |
| LO3 |
LO 3. Evaluate current management examples and practices in organisations. |
| LO4 |
LO 4. Critique developments in modern management and post-modern management theory. |
| LO5 |
LO 5. Discuss and analyse the primary activities of managment: planning, organising, leading, controlling. |
| LO6 |
Demonstrate teamwork in producing and owning a group submission on a management issue, together with a review of team performance and a reflection on the learner's own contribution. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Management and Managers
Defining and examining "Management" and "Managers". The nature and context of Management. Exploring management roles, activities and behaviours. Propositions on effective management and effective manager chararcteristics.
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The Evolution of Management
Modern approaches to management theory: Classical, Human Relations, Systems Theory; Contingency Theory' Post-Modern Management theory.
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Planning
The importance of planning and the difficulties involved. A planning framework. Examing the purpose of the organisation and Mission. Planning and the business environment. Differing types and levels of plans and strategies. Implementing plans.
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Organising
The importance of organisational structure. Key elements in designing structure. Contingency factors influencing structure. Common organisational structure types. Contemporary issues in structure: Boundaryless organisations; flexibility and the contingent workforce; integration and innovation. Consequences of structural choices.
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Leading
Comparing concepts of 'Leadership' and 'Management'. Examining the contribution of leadership to effective management. Leadership theory.
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Controlling
The importance of Control. The Control Process. Differing Control frameworks. The Balanced Scorecard. Issues with applying Control.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Assessment | 60.00% |
Full Time
| Coursework |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project (0050) |
The assignment involves investigating a management issue or theory
within an education context. For example, the assessment could focus oncomparing and evaluating a model or theory discussed in the module to 'real-life' practice in an organisational setting. Contemporary and current issues are a preferred focus of the assessment. The assessment will draw on multiple Learning Outcomes (LO1 to LO5). |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Terminal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination. The format of the exam will be 2 hours in length and students will be required to answer 3 questions out of 5. The questions will require students
to produce an essay style answers. Questions will draw on a range of Learning Outcomes (LO1 - LO5). |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
No Description |
3 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Tutorial |
No Description |
1 |
Every Second Week |
0.50 |
| Independent Learning |
No Description |
17 |
Every Week |
17.00 |
| Total Hours |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
20.50 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
No Description |
4 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
4.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
4.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Cole, G.A., and Kelly, P. 2015, Management Theory and Practice, 8th edn. Ed., Cengage Learning Andover
- Robbins, S.P. and Coulter, M. 2014, Management, 12th Ed., Pearson Harlow
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Mullins, L.J. with Gill, C. 2013, Management and Organisational Behaviour, 10th Ed., FT Prentice Hall Harlow
- Tiernan, S.D., Morley, M.J. 2013, Modern Management Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, 4th Ed., Gill & MacMillan Dublin
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Journal: Irish Journal of Management
- Journal: British Journal of Management
- Journal: Journal of Management Studies
- Journal: Harvard Business Review
- Journals: International Journal of Applied
Management of Change
- Website: www.businessballs.com
- Website: www.mystrategyplan.com
- Website: www.provenmodels.com
- Website: www.ibec.ie
- Website: www.bbc.com/news/business
- Website: www.rte.ie/news/business/
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