MGMT8061 - Global Management & Leadership

Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8061
Title: Global Management & Leadership
Long Title: Global Management & Leadership
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to introduce learners to theories and contemporary practices in global management and leadership. Learners will engage with the concept of management and key management functions and analyse the dynamic and competitive business environment. Learners will identify and analyse their own leadership styles and apply understanding to contemporary management. Learners will also develop skills in reflection and evaluation of learning in the context of management and leadership.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the theories and concepts of management and apply to contemporary business landscape.
LO2 Analyse the global business environment using management tools and techniques.
LO3 Critically evaluate current global management challenges.
LO4 Critically review literature on management and leadership
LO5 Apply leadership theories and frameworks critically to analyse leadership style and implications for management of groups/teams
LO6 Reflect on key aspects of learning about management and leadership from the student's personal perspective
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
Definitions of Management; An introduction to the functions of management; Management levels and skills; Management roles.
Contributors to Management Theory
Early Management Theory; The Industrial Revolution; Classical Management Theories; Contemporary Management theories.
The Global Business Environment
Globalisation; Macro-environment; Micro-environment; SWOT; PESTEL; Porters five forces model of competitive analysis; Managing the External Environment.
Planning and Decision Making
Types of plans; the planning process; Business-level planning and strategies; Corporate-level planning and strategies; The decision-making process; Approaches to decision-making.
Organising
Organisational structure (formal, informal structures, functional, divisional, matrix, horizontal) and design (contingency, mechanistic, organic, current trends in design); Co-ordination of activities & Resources;
Leadership & Motivation
Leadership versus management; Theories of leadership; Leadership styles; Impact of culture on leadership/management; Content theories of motivation; Process theories of motivation; Motivation and design of work groups/teams.
Controlling
Nature and definition of control; Importance of control; The control process model; Characteristics of effective control; Methods of control.
Reflective Practitioner
The nature and importance of self-reflection; reflection and self-evaluation & awareness for business managers; reflection and learning.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Using Management tools & techniques, learners are required to conduct a context specific environmental analysis (i.e. Aviation) and address management challenges based on critique.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Learners are required to critically review theories, concepts, literature on an aspect of management & leadership while examining their own leadership style & evaluating implications for management of groups and teams.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5,6
Assessment Description
Learners are required to reflect on own learning in the context of management and leadership.
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 Delivery of content and material underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, study and related assignments Every Week 11.00 11
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of content and material underpinning learning outcomes Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, study and related assignments Every Week 11.00 11
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Griffin, R. W.. (2014), Fundamentals of Management, 7. Cengage Learnin, Andover, Mason, Ohio, p.512, [ISBN: 1305258312].
  • Ramasamy, T.. (2014), Principles of Management, 13, Global Media, Himalaya Publishing House, p.191, [ISBN: 9789351427919].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kreitner, R.. (2009), Principles of Management, 11th. Cengage Learning, Australia, [ISBN: 9780324789171].
  • Adair, John. (2004), The Handbook of Management and Leadership, 9, Thorogood Publishing, p.242, [ISBN: 1854182048].
  • DuBrin, A. J.. (2013), Principles of leadership, 7. South-Western Cengage Learning, Mason, Ohio, p.534, [ISBN: 9781133435297].
  • Bertocci, D. I.. (2009), Leadership in Organizations: There is a Difference Between Leaders and Managers, 9, University Press of America, Plymouth, UK, p.130, [ISBN: 9780761844259].
  • Johns, C.. (2017), Becoming a reflective practitioner, 5. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, p.346, [ISBN: 9781119193920].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journal of Managemement, [ISSN: 0149-2063].
  • Management Science, [ISSN: 0025-1909].
  • Strategic Management Journal, [ISSN: 0143-2095].
  • Management International Review, [ISSN: 0938-8249].
  • European Management Journal, [ISSN: 0263-2373].
  • European Management Review, [ISSN: 1740-4754].
  • The Leadership Quarterly, [ISSN: 1048-9843].
  • Journal of Leadership & Organisational Studies, [ISSN: 200222716].
  • Leadership & Organization Development Journal, [ISSN: 0143-7739].
  • Strategy and Leadership, [ISSN: 1087-8572].
  • Management Decision, [ISSN: 0025-174].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIBAV_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business with Aviation Studies 7 Mandatory