Module Details

Module Code: MGMT
Module Title: Business Management
Title: Business Management
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Agnes Maciocha
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce students to the theories and concepts pertained to Management, Organisation and Envronmental Analysis.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the current business environment and apply this knowledge to business situations
LO2 Outline and analyse the concept of an organisation and the nature of management
LO3 Evaluate the contribution of key management writers and be able to critically comment on the theories
LO4 Critically evaluate, analyse and communicate the potential threats and opportunities for organisation of choice
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 and an organisation.
The definitions of an organisation and management. The relationship between an organisation, management and marketing.
The Business Environment
The concept of Business Environment and its relationship with an organisation
The concept of Industry
An industry as a close/micro type of environment. The customer and customer behaviour as a core aspect of industry definiton and idea of changing industry boundaries. Porter Five Forces Model as a tool to analyse changes in the microenvironment. The Strategic Groups in the Industry and Industry Lifecycle Model
The Macroenvironment
The macro/further environment. The relationship between the micro and macro environment and the organisation. PEST analysis of the further environment.
Introduction to Theory of Management
History of management thought.
The SWOT Analysis
The SWOT Analysis: concept and definition. The relationship between the PEST , 5 Forces Model and SWOT Analysis. SWOT Analysis as a basis for robust conclusions and recommendations.
Classical Managment Theories
The key assumptions of Classical Managment Theories; Scientific Management, Beaucracy, Administrative Theory
Contemporary Management Theories
The Hawthorne studies as a basis/foundations to develop contemporary management theories. The Behavioural Studies,Organisational Theories, Quantitative Management, The System Theory, Contingency Theory
Technological Environment and Innovation
The role of Technology in the Globalisation process; Digital transformation of business and society
Leadership
Managing teams
Strategic vs Opearational Management
Environmental Analysis as a part of the Strategic managment process. An operational and strategic management - the differences. The nature and purpose of value chain management.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual /team-based Project and Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual/Team-based project and presentation
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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 Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Estimated Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robbins S. Coulter M. (2017), Management, 14th. Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 1292215836].
  • Charles W. L. Hill,Melissa A. Schilling,Gareth R. Jones. (2019), Strategic Management, 1-3, South-Western College, p.736, [ISBN: 0357033841].
  • David Boddy. (2016), Management, 7th. [ISBN: 9781292088594].
  • Tiernan, S. D., Morley, M. J. and Foley, E.. (2013), Modern Management Theory and Practice for Irish Students, 4th. Gill and MacMillan, p.384.
  • Margaret Linehan. (2011), Make That Grade Management, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, p.175, [ISBN: 9780717149858].
  • BRIAN. O'KANE. (2018), STARTING A BUSINESS IN IRELAND (7E)., 7th. [ISBN: 9781781193105].
  • Bernard O'Hara. (2011), Entrepreneurship in Ireland, 1st. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, [ISBN: 9780717149766].
  • Robbins S., Coulter M., De Cenzo D.. (2020), Fundamentals of Management, 11th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780134898841].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Masud R., Julfikar A., Akash S.. (2016), Contemporary Theory of Management: A Comparative Study on Quantitative Approach, System Approach and Contingency Approach, International Journal of Business and Management Invention, Vol. 5, Issue 5, [ISSN: 2319 – 80].
  • Nadrifar A., Bandani E., Shahryari H.. (2016), An Overview of Classical Management Theories: A Review Article, International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 5, Issue 9, [ISSN: 2319-7064].
Other Resources
  • Academy of Management Review.
  • Academy of Management Journal.
  • Organization Science.
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