MGMT06037 2020 Fundamentals of Management 2

General Details

Full Title
Fundamentals of Management 2
Transcript Title
Fundamentals of Management 2
Code
MGMT06037
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 manage staff in a modern organisation.

Learning Outcomes

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

1.

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

2.

Describe the benefits of teamwork and how to motivate staff. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership.

3.

Explain appropriate interview skills for various situations.

4.

Provide an overview of Industrial Relations, Employment Law and Health and Safety requirements.

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 hour paper                                               70%    

Repeat Assessments

N/A

Indicative Syllabus

Understanding the Management of the Human Resource Process and what influences it.

  • How do managers identify and select competent employees
  • How are employees provided with needed skills and knowledge
  • What contemporary HRM issues face Managers

Understanding Groups and Managing work Teams

  • What is a group and what stages of development does it go through
  • How are groups turned into effective teams
  • What current issues do managers face in managing teams

Motivating and rewarding Employees

  • What is motivation
  • How do contemporary theories explain motivation
  • What current Motivation issues do managers face

Leadership and Trust.

  • Who are leaders, and what is Leadership
  • Contingency Theories of leadership
  • What does Leadership mean in todays world
  • Ethics of Leadership
  • Why is trust the essence of Leadership

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 Continuous Assessment 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 2 Weekly 2.00
Tutorial Not Specified Tutorial 2 Weekly 2.00
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 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

Evans, David

Supervisory Management Principles and Practice

Cassell

 

1995

Harvey, Noel

Effective Supervisory Management in Ireland

NCIR Press

1994

Journal Resources

None

URL Resources

None

Other Resources

Posted to course Moodle page

Additional Information

None