Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6060
Title: Contemporary Management
Long Title: Contemporary Management
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to introduce students to the issues and challenges facing organisations in today's competitive business environment. A particular emphasis is placed on understanding business models, ethics, sustainability , communication and change. This knowledge provides the students with an insight into the demands placed on management in today’s dynamic work environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the underlying factors determining competitiveness in contemporary business.
LO2 Explain and discuss established and emerging business models.
LO3 Discuss the issues facing business from an ethical and sustainable perspective.
LO4 Discuss the important issues of organisational conflict and change management.
LO5 Demonstrate the requirements for professional communication in contemporary organisations.
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
Competitive Environment & Strategy
Porter's competitive forces - existing competition, threat of new competition, substitute products, bargaining power of buyers/suppliers, complementors. Porter's generic strategies.
Business Models
Overview of business models. Sustainable business models. Emerging business models and business model innovation.
Business Ethics and Sustainability
The importance of business ethics, creating an ethical business, the benefits of being an ethical business, the consequences of unethical business activity. Understanding the importance of sustainability in contemporary business and the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in planning and decision-making.
Change and conflict management
Forces of change in the business environment; planned change; managing change; resistance to change; overcoming resistance; conflict management.
Business Communication
The importance of effective and professional communication in contemporary organisations. Reputation management through professional verbal and non-verbal communication.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Students will be required to answer a range of open-ended and multiple choice questions.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
In groups, students will conduct an analysis on an organisation, examining issues such as emerging business trends, sustainability, ethics, change and communication.
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 Class based instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning 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 Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning 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
  • Jennifer George. (2024), Contemporary Management ISE, 13th Ed. McGraw Hill Education, [ISBN: 9781266802942].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Roman Meinhold. (2021), Business Ethics and Sustainability, Taylor and Francis: Routledge, [ISBN: 9780367650605].
  • John Hayes. (2022), The Theory and Practice of Change Management, 6th Ed. Red Globe Press, p.0, [ISBN: 1352012537].
  • John V. Thill, Courtland L. BovĂ©e. (2021), Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Ed. Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 9781292156651].
  • Carmine Gallo. (2022), Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds, Pan MacMillan, [ISBN: 9781529068658].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 4 Mandatory
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 4 Mandatory