MGMT06043 2022 Business Management

Describe the main principles of management.

Outline the role of management theory in today's changing business climate.

Explain the forces in the business environment and their impact on organisations.

Examine the roles, skills, characteristics of competent managers and, the key challenges managers face in management today.

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

To complete a comprehensive review of Business Management principles introducing students to theories in relation to the main functions of management and carrying out a review of where management theory has developed from.

Continuous Assessment to include MCQ's and a group project.  This may include reviewing a case study or webinars that cover key areas of Management.  The student will work with a team to apply the theory to focused questions.  This will assist the students in their understanding of business management theory as it applies to a business situation.  They will present their findings.

A final examination will assess the student's understanding of management theory and their ability to apply it to real world management issues.  This will be a formal exam that uses open-ended questions.

Exam - Repeat Exam.

CA - A repeat Case Study which will be complete by the individual student.

1. Introduction to Management (1,4)

• Comprehend the importance of management and challenges in Business today
• Outline key definitions and identify key management levels
• Evaluate management roles in an Irish context

2. The History of Management Thought (1,2,3,4,5)

• Distinguish between classical and modern approaches to management
• Review the Classical approaches to include Scientific Management, Administrative, Bureaucracy and Human Relations approaches to management
• Review the Modern Approaches to Management to include Systems Theory, Contingency Theory, Total Quality Management and Organisational Culture

3. Introduction to the Business Environment (2,3)

• Examine the Macro and Micro environment that firms have to operate within 
• Examine the challenges in light of emerging technologies in a global environment

4. The Processes of Management and Management in Practice (4,5)

• Outline the interpersonal, informational and decisional roles of a manager
• Explain the technical, interpersonal and conceptual skills of a manager
• Identify the characteristics of an effective manager and examine the challenges of management
• Examine the principles of the planning and organising functions required of a manager
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the staffing and control functions of management
• Comprehend the theories of motivation/leadership in management