Module Details

Module Code: HOSP6013
Title: Mgmt Principles For Services
Long Title: Mgmt Principles For Services
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 6 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the learners to the knowledge, skills and competences necessary for the effective management within the context of the business of Tourism and Hospitality. The aim of this module is to develop the key understanding of managing in the hospitality and tourism business sector, particularly in relation to people, facilities, and the business resource.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise current management issues relevant to tourism and hospitality.
LO2 Describe the functions of management.
LO3 Identify the principles and practices of management to include planning, decision making and control.
LO4 Identify various types of organisational structures and describe the importance of communication in an organisation.
LO5 Describe motivation and leadership theories and the practical application of these in the workplace, particularly in reference to Human Resource Management and the management of teams and groups.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
18037 HOSP6013 Management for Hospitality
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The Nature of management
The management process, what managers do, management roles and skills, management functions.
The Business Environment
Direct and indirect elements, business ethics and corporate responsibility, SWOT Analysis, the micro and macro environment.
Planning and Decision Making
Planning process and obstacles to planning, operational, tactical and strategic planning, decision making process, decision making models, the control process.
Organisation Structure and Design
Specialisation, chain of command, decentralisation, span of control, mechanistic and organic organisations.
Motivation and Leadership
Motivation theories and practical ways to motivate, current issues in motivation, leadership theories and styles.
Human Resource Management
Responsibilities of a personnel manager, recruitment and selection, manpower planning and performance appraisal.
Teams and Groups
Formal and informal groups, characteristics of an effective team, group motivation, the stages of group development.
Communications
The communication process, barriers to effective communication, verbal and non-verbal communication.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In Class Test
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Related works and readings on current issues in Hospitality Management practice Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • (2013), Modern Management - Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, 4th. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717156320].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N., and Morley, M.J.. (2011), Human Resource Management in Ireland, 4th. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717149797].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 2 Mandatory
CR_OBARM_7 Bachelor of Business in Beverage Industry Management 1 Mandatory
CR_OCULA_7 Bachelor of Business in Culinary Arts 1 Mandatory
CR_FTOUR_7 Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 2 Mandatory
CR_OHCMA_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Management 2 Mandatory
CR_FTOUR_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism Management 2 Mandatory