Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6054
Title: Management Foundations
Long Title: Management Foundations
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module provides the student with an introduction to management theory. It will be taught with specific emphasis on the Information Systems function.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the main principles of management, with a particular emphasis on the Information System function.
LO2 Analyse the roles and skills of an Information Systems Manager in an organisation.
LO3 Describe the main functions of management and how they impact on the Information System function.
LO4 Evaluate the importance of group dynamics and teamwork within the Information System function.
LO5 Explain the significance of management theories in a changing business climate.
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
An Introduction to Management, Functions of Management, Kinds of Managers by Level & Area, Skills of Managers, Role of IS Manager, Contemporary Management Issues.
Planning
Planning and Organisational Goals, Types of Plans, SWOT Analysis, Goals and Plans for the IS function.
Organising
Job Design, Departmentalisation, Reporting Relationships, Authority, Organisation Structure, Impact of Organisation Structure on the IS function.
Leadership & Change
Effective Leadership, Leadership Qualities for IS practitioners, Power, Change Management, Change Issues within the IS function.
Group Dynamics, Teamwork & Conflict
Nature of Groups & Teams, Stages of Group Development, Cross Functional Teams, Project Management, Sources of Conflict within the IS function, Conflict Resolution.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Students will be required to answer a variety of open-ended questions and multiple choice questions.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students will be required to apply learned theory to practice by answering questions such as how they as an Information Systems manager might manage change, make decisions or lead a team.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Lecture delivery and involvement of guest speakers. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-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 Lecture delivery and involvement of guest speakers. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self 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
  • Ricky W. Griffin. (2022), Management, 13th. Cengage, [ISBN: 9780357517123].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jones G., & George J.. (2022), Contemporary Management, 12th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260735154].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Irish Business Journal. Management Cases.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 1 Mandatory