Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C1704
Module Title: Introduction to Management
Title: Introduction to Management
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Karen Hennessy
Module Author:: Tomas Dwyer
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to management theory and its application.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the term management
LO2 Explain the evolution of management
LO3 Analyse the environment of a business
LO4 Explain the relevance of ethics and corporate social responsibility to effective management
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to management
Introduction to management, definitions, functions of management, management roles, levels, skills, managerial decision making.
Evolution of management theory
Evolution of management theory and its implications.
The business environment
The macro environment, the task environment, competitive analysis.
Business ethics
Ethics, business ethics, values, ethical principles, corporate social responsibility, ethical decision making, ethics and corporate culture.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Essay demonstrating an understanding of management and its evolution.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Essay demonstrating undertaking an environmental analysis and an understanding of ethics/CSR
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.71 44.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Siobhan Tiernan. (2019), Modern Management, 5th. Institute of Public Administration, [ISBN: 9781910393277].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Laurie J. Mullins,Jacqueline E. McLean. (2019), Organisational Behaviour in the Workplace, 12th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292245484].
  • Derek Pugh. (1971), Organization Theory, Penguin Books.
  • Open Textbook Library; OpenStax. (2019), Principles of Management, [ISBN: 0-9986257-7-9].
  • Joseph W. Weiss. (2014), Business Ethics, 6th. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, p.552, [ISBN: 9781626561427].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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