Module Code: H7MTP
Long Title Management Theory and Practice
Title Management Theory and Practice
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: COLETTE DARCY
Module Author: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the principles of management and the characteristics that contribute to managerial effectiveness
LO2 Discuss and analyse the primary activities of management, planning, organising, leading, controlling
LO3 Apply management theory and practice to differing scenarios and contexts
LO4 Critically assess current management examples and practices in organisations domestically and internationally
LO5 Critique developments in modern management and post-modern management theory
Dependencies
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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)    
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT:
Define and examine the role of managers and management, the nature and context of management, examination of managerial roles, activities and behaviours, propositions on effective management and managers
THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT:
modern approaches to management theory, the classical approaches, human relations school, systems theory, contingency theory, post-modern management theory
THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT:
macro environment, the political, economic, social and technological environments, the task environment, competitive analysis, managing the external environment
PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING:
the importance of planning, the difficulties of planning, a framework for planning, examining the purpose and mission of the organisation – the mission, planning and the environment, different types of strategies and levels of strategy, implementation of plans and the difficulties of implementation, evaluation and feedback
ORGANISING:
the importance of organisational structure, key elements in designing organisational structure, contingency factors influencing structure, implications of differing structural choices, organising for integration, collaboration and innovation, boundaryless (networked / virtual) organisations, the flexible firm and contingent workforce, issues with contemporary organisation for employees and employers
CONTROLLING:
the importance of control, the control process, controlling employee performance, controlling organisational performance, issues with control
LEADING:
comparing leadership and management, developments in leadership theory – trait, behavioural, contingency, contemporary leadership theory
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 100
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Written assessment at the end of the module delivery period in the form of a timed examination, with student choice in terms of the questions / topics to be answered.
No Workplace Assessment
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.
Reassessment Description
The Repeat assessment will be in the same format .

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 Classroom and demonstrations 32 Per Semester 2.67
Directed Learning Directed e-learning 6 Per Semester 0.50
Independent Learning Independent learning 212 Per Semester 17.67
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.17
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Robbins, S.P., and Coulter, M. (2020), Management, 15th Global Edition. Pearson, UK.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Daft, R.L. and Benson, A. (2016), Management, Cengage, EMEA.
  • Mullins, L.J., with Gill, C. (2016), Management and Organisational Behaviour, 11th Ed. FT Prentice Hall, Harlow.
  • G. A. Cole, and P. Kelly. (2015), Management Theory and Practice, 8th Ed. International Thomson Business Press, Andover.
  • Tiernan, S.D. and Morley, M. J. (2013), Modern Management Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, 4th. Gill and MacMillan.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Harvard Business Review.
  • Irish Journal of Management.
  • British Journal of Management.
  • Journal of Management Studies.
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: