Unit name | Management and Organisation |
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Unit code | EFIMM0145 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Tomlin Kraftner |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
none |
Co-requisites |
none |
School/department | School of Management - Business School |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit introduces students to the discipline and practice of management and organisation. It aims to develop their understanding of management as a social science, with an introduction to the key concepts, thinkers and analytical frameworks in the field. Central to the unit is an understanding of organisations as contexts for social interaction and construction, with particular emphasis on the study of people in organisation, and how theory and discourse have shifted throughout history. Key issues such as power and control, motivation, culture, ethics, identity and leadership (among others) are explored, with a view to developing students’ critical awareness of the impact of management theory and practice on individuals and society.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Teaching takes place in a combination of lectures and smaller group workshops. Lectures introduce the content of the course, including vocabulary, concepts, theories, perspectives and practices. Students are exposed to critical evaluation of management theories and concepts, and to the conceptual tools and frameworks employed in undertaking such critique. Lectures will include elements of discussion and debate, and the use of digital technology to ensure participation and active learning (e.g. in the form of quizzes, polling software, virtual sharing platforms).
A variety of teaching methods will be used in small classes, including: discussions based on readings and case studies, group presentations, exercises and posters. All are intended to develop students’ capacity to analyse and evaluate in an active and engaging way, and to gain skills in working as part of a group.
Students are expected to undertake considerable independent reading to develop a depth of understanding.
Indicative contact hours: 30 (20 hours lectures; 10 hours tutorials)
Formative assessment will take place continuously in classes as students (in small groups of 3-5) present their analytical work back to the academic lead and to the wider group (ILO1,2,3&4). Students are also required to offer, and receive, critical and constructive feedback from their peers.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 4,000 word individual assignment, to be submitted at the end of the teaching block.
Students will be assessed upon their ability to:
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.