Module Code: |
H6MGM |
Long Title
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Introduction to Management
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Title
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Introduction to Management
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
JONATHAN BRITTAIN |
Module Author: |
LAURA FALLON |
Departments: |
School of Computing
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Explain and examine the process of planning and fundamentals of managing strategy |
LO2 |
Describe key components and issues relating to organisational structure |
LO3 |
Recognise the importance of Control and how this can effectively be achieved |
LO4 |
Define Management, and describe the activities of management, managers, and the management environment |
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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 |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
An Introduction to Management
Management levels & skills, effective managers
History of Management Thought
The dynamic new workplace
Management past and present
Ethical behaviour and social responsibility
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Teaching methodology
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures, case studies and class discussions as appropriate. Students will also have access to web based support.
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The Business Environment
Macro environment; political, economic, social and technological environment. The task environment, competitive analysis, managing the external environment. Global dimensions of management Entrepreneurship and small business
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Planning and Decision Making
Strategic management The corporate plan. Defining corporate objectives, formulating a strategic plan, developing a tactical plan. The decision making process. Types of decision, problem identification and evaluating alternatives. Individual versus group decision-making.
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Organising
The nature and importance of organising. Structural configuration, structural operation, contingency approaches to organisational structure. The Mintzberg framework. Recent trends in organisational structure
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Leading
Leadership theories Leadership qualities Motivation Effective team management
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Controlling
Steps in the control process Types of control methods and techniques Control techniques Characteristics of a good control system
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Organising and Change
Designing organisational structure Control and change
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 40.00% |
End of Module Assessment | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment (0200) |
% of total: |
40 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Sample Assessment: A project submission (40%) covering the areas of the use of mark-up language & it’s manipulation covering the use of client side scripting & server side scripting in depth. Alternatively the student could be assessed with two 20% assignments |
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End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
60 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: End-of-Semester Final Examination |
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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
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
No Description |
2 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Tutorial |
No Description |
1 |
Every Second Week |
0.50 |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
7.5 |
Every Week |
7.50 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
No Description |
2 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Richard L. Daft, Martyn Kendrick, Natalia Vershinina.. Management, Mason, OH, USA; South-Western/Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781844808823].
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HANNIGAN (4th ed), 2004 Management – Concepts & Practices, Prentice Hall.. Management – Concepts & Practices.
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TIERNAN, MORLEY AND FOLEY 2001 Modern Management – Theory and Practice for Irish Students, Gill and Macmillan.. Modern Management – Theory and Practice for Irish Students.
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ROBBINS AND COULTER (2004) Management 8th edn, Prentice Hall.. Management.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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