This module will be delivered through a combination of ‘traditional’ lectures and a range of student centred learning activities including enquiry based, experiential, and group learning activities.
Module Aim:
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 should be able to:
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
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
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
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Presentation
Individual /team-based Project and Presentation
1,4
25.00
Week 6
Project
Individual/Team-based project and presentation
1,4
25.00
Week 10
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Written Examination
1,2,3,4
50.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment