Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7085
Title: Management Practice
Long Title: Management Practice
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to give students the knowledge and understanding of management practices in different organisational types.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Distinguish the alternative perspectives to organisation design.
LO2 Examine leadership and motivational approaches.
LO3 Appraise the complexities of managing teams.
LO4 Manage time effectively.
LO5 Evaluate production management processes.
LO6 Design a business plan.
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).
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
Introduction to Management
Management definition and processes. Basic managerial roles and skills. Scope of Management.
Organisation
Designing jobs. Departmentalisation. Reporting relationships. Delegation. Coordination. Influences on organisation design. Basic forms of organisation design.
History of Management
Scientific, classical, behavioural and management science theories. Recent developments in management theory. Systems, contingency and total quality management. Contemporary management issues and challenges.
Leadership and Motivation
Leadership theories. Power. Political behaviour. Nature of motivation. Motivation theories.
The Environmental Context of Management
The external environment. The internal environment. The organisational culture. Diversity and multiculturalism in organisations.
Team Management
Characteristics of groups. Interpersonal and inter-group conflict. Communication processes - formal/informal. Managing organisational communication and stress.
Planning
Importance of planning. Levels of strategy. Strategic planning. Operational planning.
Enterprise
The role of entrepreneurship in society. Climate for enterprise in Ireland. Feasibility study. Business plan.
Decision Making
Nature of decision making. The rational model of decision making. Challenges to the rational model.
Operations Management and Quality Control
Managing productivity. Production planning and control. Importance of quality. Managing quality. TQM.
Control
Purpose of control. Types of control. Control process. Managing control.
Time Management
Symptoms of poor time management. Time management techniques. Rules for managing time. Delegation.
Change
Forces for change. Change process. Managing change in organisations. Organisational development. Organisational innovation.
Human Resource Management
Strategic importance of HRM. Human resource planning. Attracting human resources. Developing human resources. Retaining human resources.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In-class examination
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
End of Semester 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 Class-based instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent & Directed Learning 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 Class-based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent & Directed Learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Tiernan, S., Morley, M., Foley, E.. (2006), Modern Management - Theory & Practice for Irish Students, 3rd. Gill MacMillan, Ireland, [ISBN: 9780717140305].
  • Hamel, G.. (2012), Introduction to Management, 12th. Wiley, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9781118324028].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robbins, S., Coulter, M.. (2013), Management, 12th. Pearson Education, England, [ISBN: 9780273787020].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSUMA_6 Certificate in Supervisory Management 1 Mandatory