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Module Aims The main aim of this module is to develop a greater understanding of some of the activities involved in managing a business. There is a focus on certain key business functions including m... arketing and sales and human resource management. The specific aims are: 1. To review the development of theories of management over time and in the contemporary business field 2. To consider the nature and impact of different styles of management/leadership 3. To introduce students to the particular areas of marketing and human resource management 4. To relate the implementation of management theory within different cultural contexts globally   Learning Outcomes At the end of their study of this module the students should be able to: i) Explain the different types businesses and how these differences influence approaches to management ii) Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of leadership within a business iii) Show an understanding of the concepts and theories around marketing and human resource management iv) Show the ability to evaluate critically latest developments in the field v) Demonstrate awareness of how management theory may be applied within the practical business environment vi) Demonstrate confidence in the use of texts, journals and related materials in their understanding of the subject matter 10 week course core timetable Description of content Week 1 What is a business organisation and why do they exist? Ownership models Theory of the firm Stakeholder theory Week 2 Approaches to management theory Classical management theories Week 3 Human Relations theories Systems theories Governance models Formative assessment 1 Week 4 Leadership Attributes of a leader Leadership styles Power and Influence Week 5 Organisational Structure Dimensions of structure Configurations of Structure Week 6 Contemporary management approaches Value driven organisation Postmodernism Supply chain management Formative assessment 2 Week 7 The marketing function Key concepts of marketing Week 8 Market research and Customer Behaviour The impact of technology on marketing Week 9 The HR function People management Organisational culture Week 10 Review and revision week Coursework submission Week 11 Exam week Module Reading This module requires students to do a significant amount of independent reading and reflection around the topics covered in class. Recommended text for this module: Management Theory and Practice, 8th Edition Author(s): Gerald A. Cole and Phil Kelly ISBN: 9781408095270 Cengage Learning 2015 Module Expectations The Management Theory and Practice course will be an intensive period of study for all students. The module requires a systematic and interrogative attitude towards studying. Students must attend all classes. If there is an unavoidable reason as to why you are unable to attend classes or tutorials, please let your tutor know in advance, as well as filling out a mitigating circumstance form at Reception. You are also expected to spend around 5 hours per week of independent study in addition to the classes and tutorials. This time should be spent:  doing the assigned homework  preparing your next class  reviewing class notes  researching for and writing drafts of your case study analysis You should submit all written work on time and in the suggested format. If there is an unavoidable reason as to why you are unable to submit written work on time, please let your tutor know in advance (you may have to fill out a mitigating circumstance form which you can request from Tina Brander, Administration Manager. Your email correspondence with tutors and administration staff must be professional. This means it should include the module’s name, your full name and a salutation, and should be written in clear, complete sentences. Submitting your assessed assignments You will be instructed to submit an electronic version of your final case study analysis to Turnitin through MyDundee, by the set deadline. The submission at Turnitin will be considered your official submission date. The final essay assignment date will be communicated verbally and uploaded on MyDundee in due time. No extensions for this assignment will be given. If your work is late because of medical or personal circumstances, you should complete a mitigating circumstances form for the piece of work, and include any medical certificates. (Note – confidential information may be submitted in a sealed envelope). Contact Tina Brander, Administration Manager for a copy of the mitigating circumstances form. Any work that is submitted late will be penalised by 1 grade for each day it is late; this includes weekends e.g., C2 becomes C3, or A5 becomes B1. After 5 days, no mark is awarded. Work submitted later than the Monday after a Tuesday deadline will be awarded a mark of zero. For a full break down of the grade / mark schemes at the University of Dundee, see Assessment Criteria in this Module Guide.  Critical Writing Purpose Critical writing involves evaluating information, theories or situations and is an important way of analysing information, posing questions and challenging 'common sense' knowledge. The critical essay is an important academic tool that allows your knowledge to develop, because rather than being a personal opinion, the critical essay requires an in-depth analysis of a topic. Tasks By the end of the course, you are required to submit a theory informed case study analysis on your selected case (1000 words +/- 10 %). This assessment is 70% of the overall marks for the module. Each submitted assessment should not exceed 1,000 words not including references and appendices. Suggested structure Your case study should follow the following format: Introduction: A brief outline of the case and some introductory comments about the product/organisation under investigation and why it is necessary to study it. Main body: The report should present measurable, relevant and informative elements of theory backed analysis. Selected models, frameworks and concepts should be structured under appropriate headings, labels and drawn mainly from course materials. However, relevant additional material from academic sources will be rewarded as an indication of wide and further reading and research. Analysis: Analysis of the selected organisation’s management practices under investigation is comprehensive, analytical and credible. Evaluation: An evaluation framework should be applied to each section under investigation i.e. what are the management issues of significance. Critical Appraisal must demonstrate the benefits and limitation of your analysis and evaluation of the management practices in the case. Summary and Conclusions: As a result of your investigations and application of management models, frameworks and theory, what measures of significant and sufficient added value to the organisation should be considered? The case study should further demonstrate: • A logical structure • An appropriate selection and use of resources • Written within the word-limit • Few spelling, style and grammatical errors • A well-laid out report showing originality in approach • Evidence of an investigative approach • Evidence of wider reading beyond the teaching & learning materials distributed in class • Citation of all references consulted Excellent A1-A5 Effective, critical and analytical approach towards the task. Strong evidence of critical understanding of sources and creative writer’s voice. Effective balance between sources and own ideas / examples. Excellent development of main ideas and effective conclusion. Structure is very effective and appropriate to task. Clear overall progression. Paragraphs / sections have clear central topic, logically constructed and appropriate in length. The work is cohesive throughout with good use of cohesive devices and excellent referencing of sources. Language fluent. Uses technical lexis although there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. Vocabulary and spelling mainly accurate, but there may be rare errors. Excellent communication. Uses a wide range of structures with the majority of sentences error-free. Punctuation is very good with occasional errors. Academic style is very good and demonstrates appropriate use of register. [Show More]

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