Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C1314
Module Title: Management in Action
Title: Management in Action
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Rynagh Bookle
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce to learners the key management functions and how they relate to business. Learners will also analyse the business environment in which a business operates.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the forces in the business environment and apply to business scenarios
LO2 Demonstrate a knowledge and application of the key functions of management
LO3 Apply key management tools and techniques used in the management process
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
The Business Environment
Definition of the Business Environment; Globalisation; Macro-environment; Micro-environment; Porters five forces model of competitive analysis
Planning and Decision Making
Definition of Planning; Types of plans; The planning process; Business-level planning and strategies; Corporate-level planning and strategies; The decision-making process; Approaches to decision-making
Organising for Management
Approaches to organising staff and resources; Organisational structure and design
Managing Human Resource
Managing human resources; Activity areas of HRM
Controlling
Definition of Control; The Control Process Model; Characteristics of effective control; Methods of control
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learners will be required to demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes through continuous assessment work. This work may take the form of an essay, exam, project, MCQ test, but is not limited to these formats.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learners will be required to demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes through continuous assessment work. This work may take the form of an essay, exam, project, MCQ test, but is not limited to these formats.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
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 Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Siobhan Tiernan and Michael J Morley. (2019), Modern Management: Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, 5th Edition. Institute of Public Administration, [ISBN: 9781910393277].
  • Gerald Cole and Phil Kelly. (2020), Management Theory and Practice, 9th Edition. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781473769724].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Richard Daft, Alan Benson and Brian Henry. (2020), Management, 2nd Edition. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781473770799].
  • Margaret Linehan. (2011), Make That Grade Management, 3rd.Edition. Gill Education, [ISBN: 9780717149858].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Daily Broadsheets with relevant materials.
  • E-Journals Portal.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: