Module Details
Module Code: |
MGMT |
Module Title:
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Business Management
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Title:
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Business Management
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Nigel Whyte
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Module Author:: |
Agnes Maciocha
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Module Description: |
To introduce students to the theories and concepts pertained to Management, Organisation and Envronmental Analysis.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Introduction to management and an organisation.
The definitions of an organisation and management. The relationship between an organisation, management and marketing.
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The Business Environment
The concept of Business Environment and its relationship with an organisation
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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
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The Macroenvironment
The macro/further environment. The relationship between the micro and macro environment and the organisation. PEST analysis of the further environment.
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Introduction to Theory of Management
History of management thought.
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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.
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Classical Managment Theories
The key assumptions of Classical Managment Theories; Scientific Management, Beaucracy, Administrative Theory
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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
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Technological Environment and Innovation
The role of Technology in the Globalisation process; Digital transformation of business and society
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Leadership
Managing teams
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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.
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
72 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Estimated Learner Hours |
15 Weeks per Stage |
11.87 |
178 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Robbins S. Coulter M. (2017), Management, 14th. Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 1292215836].
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Charles W. L. Hill,Melissa A. Schilling,Gareth R. Jones. (2019), Strategic Management, 1-3, South-Western College, p.736, [ISBN: 0357033841].
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David Boddy. (2016), Management, 7th. [ISBN: 9781292088594].
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Tiernan, S. D., Morley, M. J. and Foley, E.. (2013), Modern Management Theory and Practice for Irish Students, 4th. Gill and MacMillan, p.384.
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Margaret Linehan. (2011), Make That Grade Management, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, p.175, [ISBN: 9780717149858].
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BRIAN. O'KANE. (2018), STARTING A BUSINESS IN IRELAND (7E)., 7th. [ISBN: 9781781193105].
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Bernard O'Hara. (2011), Entrepreneurship in Ireland, 1st. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, [ISBN: 9780717149766].
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Robbins S., Coulter M., De Cenzo D.. (2020), Fundamentals of Management, 11th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780134898841].
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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].
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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].
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Academy of Management Review.
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Academy of Management Journal.
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Organization Science.
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