Managing People And Organisations

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Subject Code:

MGT101

Subject Aim:

This subject aims to explore exactly what is meant by vision and value management: how to create visions and values, how to implement them and how to measure their success. An historical perspective of management of organisations is developed. Operations and human resource management are examined from an inter-cultural perspective to ensure participants are aware of the impact that national culture has on how people behave in the organisation. This is extended with a contemporary perspective, discussing ethics and change as significant issues facing organisations. This subject examines organisations and their activities from a number of perspectives. It aims to show you that organisations bring people together with a vision and values to achieve what they could not possibly achieve individually.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Distinguish between planning, organising, leading and controlling (the four principal managerial functions), and demonstrate the manager’s ability to handle each one in the context of organisational performance.
2. Analyse the contributions of the evolution of management theories to the efficient and effective use of organisational resources.
3. Differentiate between the formal and informal organisation and demonstrate how managers perceive, interpret and respond appropriately to the operating environment of the organisation.
4. Relate the increasing diversity of the workforce and the organisational environment and explain the central role that managers play in the effective management of change and workforce diversity

Student Assessment:

Exams will take place in weeks 12 & 13. Please refer to the official Exam Timetable for further information. You are required to prepare for assessments by reading the subject matter in subject notes, handouts and readings. Class work and practical application of theory assist in reinforcing the importance of this subject’s topics. You are required to participate in class discussions and activities and conduct their own individual research.

Assessment One: Individual Report You must research a company of your choice and write a 1,250 word report on one of the lecture topics from weeks 1-4.

Assessment Two: Online presentation – Group

Using the same company from the first assessment, research one of the lecture topics from weeks 5-8 and deliver a voice-over PowerPoint presentation.

(G)* = Group Assessment