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MGMT06033 2020 Fundamentals of Management 1

General Details

Full Title
Fundamentals of Management 1
Transcript Title
Fundamentals of Management 1
Code
MGMT06033
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - Management
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2020 - Full Academic Year 2020-21
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mr. Donal Cannon
Programme Membership
SG_EQUAL_E06 201900 Certificate in Quality Assurance SG_EQUAP_E06 202300 Certificate in Quality Assurance with Project
Description

This module will provide a thorough introduction to  management and focus on practical tools and techniques for effective supervision. It is intended to provide the student with the skills and techniques required to understand how to manage staff in a modern organisation.

Learning Outcomes

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

1.

Demonstrate an understanding of management and its evolution. Be able to describe a manager's role and responsibilities.

2.

Explain the skills and qualities of an effective manager.

3.

Describe different types of interpersonal behaviour and how they impact management strategies.

4.

Illustrate a number of tools and techniques for decision making and problem solving

Teaching and Learning Strategies

N/A

Module Assessment Strategies

Continuous Assessment                                                                                             30%

Continuous assessment may be in the form of weekly mini assignments or quizzes, plus a mini project or report 

Final Examination: One written two and a half hour paper                                               70%    

Repeat Assessments

N/A

Indicative Syllabus

MANAGERS AND MANAGEMENT

  • Define management.
  • Describe what managers do.
  • Describe the factors that are reshaping and redefining management.

THE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT

  • Explain what the external environment is and why it is important.
  • Define what organisational culture is and explain why it is important.
  • Discuss the factors that lead to ethical and unethical behaviour in organisations.

FOUNDATIONS OF DECISION MAKING.

  • Describe the decision-making process.
  • Explain the three approaches managers can use to make decisions.
  • Discuss group decision making.

FOUNDATIONS OF PLANNING.

  • Discuss the nature and purposes of planning.
  • Explain what managers do in the strategic management process.
  • Discuss contemporary issues in planning.

FOUNDATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR.

  • Identify the focus and goals of organisational behaviour (OB).
  • Describe different personality theories.
  • Describe perception and the factors that influence it.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DESIGN

  • Describe six key elements in organisational design.
  • Compare and contrast traditional and contemporary organisational designs. 

 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
30 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
70 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Assignment Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 30 % OnGoing 1,2,3,4
             
             

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Final Exam Final Exam UNKNOWN 70 % End of Term 1,2,3,4
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Not Specified Lecture 2 Weekly 2.00
Tutorial Not Specified Tutorial 2 Weekly 2.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Part Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Not Specified Lecture 1 Weekly 1.00
Tutorial Not Specified Tutorial 2 Weekly 2.00
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2016-04-21 Fundamentals of Management
ISBN 129214694X ISBN-13 9781292146942

For Principles of Management courses. The Practical Tools of Management Presented Through In-depth Practice Fundamentals of Management is the most engaging and up-to-date introduction to management resource on the market today. Covering the essential concepts of management, it provides a solid foundation for understanding the key issues and offers a strong, practical focus, including the latest research on what works for managers and what doesnt. The Tenth Edition has been updated with the latest coverage on hot topics such as sustainability, holacracy, the sharing economy, gamification, data analytics/big data, BYOD (bring your own device), and wearable technology. Engaging and fun videos and exercises motivate students and give them the practice they need to become successful managers. MyManagementLab not included. Students, if MyManagementLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyManagementLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Greer and Plunkett

Supervisory Management 11th edition

Pearson

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Journal Resources

None

URL Resources

None

Other Resources

None

Additional Information

None