MGMT06029 2022 Business Management

General Details

Full Title
Business Management
Transcript Title
Business Management
Code
MGMT06029
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - Management
Department
BUS - Business
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Angela Bartlett, Susan Leonard, Christopher McGurrin, Kerry Dolan
Programme Membership
SG_BBUSO_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies (Online) SG_BBISO_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies (Online)
Description

This module aims to develop an awareness and understanding of the core functions of management in a dynamic global business environment. Learners will also develop an understanding of each the main functional areas of management (marketing, human resources, finance and operations) and the importance of coordination across these. Contemporary business management issues relating to these aspects and the wider business environment will be explored using practical examples, case studies and lectures.

Learning Outcomes

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

1.

Explain the evolution of management theory

2.

Describe the core functions of management and relationship between planning, organising, leading & motivation and controlling.

3.

Evaluate the importance of the business environment in the planning process

4.

Define and describe the key functional areas within an organisation

5.

Identify the skills required to co-ordinate the key functional areas and their role in effective business management

Teaching and Learning Strategies

  • Lectures and class discussion to develop an understanding of business management concepts and practices.
  • Accessible course material such as recording of live lectures, lecture notes and supporting readings, case studies and video links available on Moodle.
  • Active Learning applied in tutorials to discuss lecture material, industry developments and case studies.
  • Company case studies to give students an understanding of business management in organisations.
  • Flipped classroom in providing students with required reading material for classroom discussion.
  • Group research project to develop students' teamwork and research skill and to compare and critically assess the practice of management in industry-leading organisations in key functional areas.

Module Assessment Strategies

Multiple choice quizzes.

Continuous assessment - company project case study.

Exam.

 

Repeat Assessments

Exam and/or CA as required.

Indicative Syllabus

The history of management thought:

  • Classical approaches to management thought,
  • Contemporary approaches to management thought.

The business environment:

  • The competitive and microenvironment,
  • The macro-environment.

The functions of management:

  • Planning,
  • Organising,
  • Leadership and motivation,
  • Controlling.

The functional areas of management:

  • Operations Management,
  • Financial Management,
  • Human Resource Management,
  • Marketing Management.

Functional Co-ordination:

  • The nature and importance of co-ordination across functional areas.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 MC Quizzes Coursework Assessment Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test 20 % OnGoing 1,2,4
2 Research Project Coursework Assessment Assignment 20 % Week 10 3,5
             

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam Closed Book Exam 60 % End of Term 1,2,3,4,5
             
             

Online Learning Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Online Lecture 2 Weekly 2.00
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2019-03-04 Business in Context
ISBN 1473758394 ISBN-13 9781473758391

Now in its seventh edition, Business in Context introduces students to all the aspects of modern business and its changing environment. This classic text has been fully updated and is essential reading for all introductory business courses, particularly business environment modules. The seventh edition combines the hallmark qualities of David Needle's style whilst new co-author Jane Burns brings over 20 years of industry experience.

Recommended Reading
2020-02-26 Management, Global Edition
ISBN 1292340886 ISBN-13 9781292340883

With a renewed focus on job-relevant skills, the newest edition of this bestselling text helps management and non-management students alike better prepare to enter the workforce. Management, 15th Edition, Global Edition, vividly illustrates effective management theories by incorporating the perspectives of real-life managers. Through examples, cases, and hands-on exercises, students will see and experience management in action--helping them develop the specific skills that employers are looking for and understand how the concepts they're learning about actually work in today's dynamic business world.

Module Resources

Other Resources

Case Studies

Newspapers - Business Articles

Additional Information

None