Module Code: 6MGTSW
Long Title Management in a Sustainable World 
Title Management in a Sustainable World 
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Module Author: Eileen Long
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 Discuss factors that contribute to managerial effectiveness and propose creative actions that will promote effective management.
LO2 Investigate management practices in their own organisational context, demonstrating evaluation of the information found.
LO3 Apply a broad range of management concepts to their own specialised work and organisational context.
LO4 Recognise contingencies and situational factors that promote or limit management actions and decisions.
LO5 Examine organisational responses to risk management and managing sustainability.
LO6 Discuss the importance of the physical environment,the concept of the green movement and green washing.
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  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Management and Managers
Defining Management. The Management job: types of managers, their roles and responsibilities Developments in Management theory and 21st Century Management skills Differentiating between Management and Leadership and exploring leadership theory
Planning and Strategy
The importance of planning and the difficulties of planning. A framework for planning Examining the purpose of the organisation: The Mission The Business Environment and the tools applied in assessing the environment. Differing types of strategies and levels of strategy. Implementation of plans and the problems of implementation Evaluation and feedback
Control
The importance of Control and The Control Process Controlling Employee Performance & Controlling Organisational Performance. Approaches toward Control, such as Feedforward / Concurrent / Feedback Control Issues with Control
Foundations of Organisational Structure
The importance of organisational structure Key elements in designing organisational structure Mechanistic and Organic structures Contingency factors influencing structure Implications of differing structural choices
Contemporary Organisational Structures
Organising for integration, collaboration, and innovation. Boundaryless (Networked / Virtual) Organisations. The Flexible Firm and Contingent Workforce. Issues with contemporary organisation for employees and employers
Motivation
The meaning of Motivation and the importance of the concept to Managers Content theories of Motivation Process theories of Motivation Money as a Motivator
Group Dynamics and Teamwork
Differentiating between groups and teams Characteristics of effective teams Theories and concepts influencing group dynamics. Virtual Teams
Culture
The nature of Culture Examining the influence of differing national cultures in the workplace Characteristics of Organisational Culture The creating, maintaining, and changing Organisational Culture
Sustainability
Organisational responses to managing sustainability including environment, social and governance (ESG). Sustainability and the triple bottom line, Planet, People and Profit Ethics management
Managing the Green Environment
Climate change Waste Sustainable raw materials Sustainable supply chains Environmental audits and certification
Assessment Breakdown%
Workplace Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
No End of Module Assessment
Workplace Assessment
Assessment Type: Assignment (0350) % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
This assignment will draw on a range of learning outcomes and focus on theoretical concepts in management.
Assessment Type: Assignment (0350) % of total: 70
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
This assignment involves investigating the application of a management issue or concept to the apprentice’s own work context The assessment would draw on a range of Learning Outcomes. The range of Learning Outcomes focused on may vary with the management issue under investigation. For example, the assessment could involve investigating and examining the application of planning, strategy, and structure of the apprentice’s organisation, with an examination of the culture that supports this.

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 36 Per Semester 3.00
Tutorial No Description 20 Per Semester 1.67
Directed E-Learning No Description 20 Per Semester 1.67
Independent Learning No Description 144 Per Semester 12.00
Workbased learning No Description 30 Per Semester 2.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.83
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Mullins, L.J., and Gill, C. (2023), Management and Organisational Behaviour, 13th Edition, FT Prentice Hall Harlow, Essex.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • G. A. Cole, and P. Kelly (2020), Management Theory and Practice, 9th Edition, International Thomson Business Press Andover.
  • Robbins, S.P., and Coulter, M. (2020), Management, 15th Global Edition, Pearson Harlow, Essex.
  • Robbins, S.P., and Judge, T.A. (2018), Organisational Behaviour, 19th Global Edition, Pearson Harlow, Essex.
  • Tiernan, S.D. and Morley, M. J. (2019), Modern Management Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, 5th Edition Ed., Gill and MacMillan Dublin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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