MGMT06023 2022 Introduction to Management

General Details

Full Title
Introduction to Management
Transcript Title
Introduction to Management
Code
MGMT06023
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - Management
Department
BUS - Business
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Susan Leonard, Valerie McTaggart, Kerry Dolan, Karen McManus
Programme Membership
SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BBUSS_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in General Business SG_BADMN_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration SG_BBUSL_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration SG_BBUSM_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BBUSG_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in General Business SG_BADMN_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration
Description

This module aims to develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts, theories and practices of business management.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Examine the roles and skills of competent managers and the levels of management within an organisation.

2.

Discuss the importance of the evolution of management theories and their impact on modern management practices.

3.

Explain the components of the internal and external environments and their impact on the field of management in the global environment.

4.

Describe the key functions of management in terms of planning, organising, staffing, leading and controlling.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The student will engage with the content of the module through lectures, case studies, use of interactive multi-media tools and problem-based learning.

Module Assessment Strategies

A combination of two multiple choice tests between weeks 3 and 5, group projects and theory assessments will be used as appropriate for assessment purposes. 

Repeat Assessments

Repeat Continuous Assessment.

Indicative Syllabus

1. Introduction to Managers and Management:

  • Define the terms manager and management,
  • Examine the levels of management within an organisation,
  • Describe Henry Mintzberg's managerial roles,
  • Identify the skills needed by managers.

2. Evolution of Management Thought:

  • Describe the classical theories of management,
  • Outline the contemporary approaches to management,
  • Understand the impact of classical and contemporary approaches to management on modern management practices.

3. The Business Environment:

  • Define the term organisation,
  • Explain the components of the internal environment,
  • Explain the components of the external environment,
  • Understand the impact of the environment on the field of management.

4. Functions of Management:

  • Examine the following functions of management;
    • Planning,
    • Organising,
    • Staffing,
    • Leading,
    • Controlling.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Multiple Choice Quiz Coursework Assessment Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test 40 % OnGoing 1,2
2 Group Project Coursework Assessment Assignment 30 % Week 9 3,4
3 Individual Theory Assessment Coursework Assessment Closed Book Exam 30 % Week 12 1,2,3,4

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Lecture Theatre Lecture/Discussion 3 Weekly 3.00
Tutorial Flat Classroom Problem Based Learning 1 Weekly 1.00
Independent Learning UNKNOWN Independent Learning 3 Weekly 3.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2020 Management
ISBN 0135581850 ISBN-13 9780135581858

"This course and this book are about management and managers. Managers are one thing that all organizations--no matter the size, kind, or location--need. And there's no doubt that the world managers face has changed, is changing, and will continue to change. The dynamic nature of today's organizations means both rewards and challenges for the individuals who will be managing those organizations. Management is a dynamic subject, and a textbook on it should reflect those changes to help prepare you to manage under the current conditions. We've written this 14th edition of Management to provide you with the best possible understanding of what it means to be a manager confronting change and to best prepare you for that reality. But not every student aspires to a career in management. And even if you do, you may be five or ten years away from reaching a managerial position. So you might rightly feel that taking a course in management now may be getting ahead of the game. We hear you. In response to these concerns, we've added new material to this book that is important and relevant to everyone working in an organization--manager and non-manager alike. Our "Workplace Confidential" pages identify, analyze, and offer suggestions for dealing with the major challenges that surveys indicate frustrate employees the most. You should find these pages valuable for helping you survive and thrive in your workplace. Surprisingly, this topic has rarely been addressed in business programs. Inclusion in an introductory management course appeared to us to be a logical place to introduce these challenges and to provide guidance in handling them"--

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Needle, D., & Burns, J., (2019) Business in Context: An Introduction to Business and its Environment, 7th edition, Cengage.

Tiernan, S. & Morley, M.J. (2019) Modern Management: Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, 5th edition.

Journal Resources
URL Resources
Other Resources

Newspapers.

Case Studies.

Library Databases.

Additional Information

None.