AUTO7005 - Auto Industry Management

Module Details

Module Code: AUTO7005
Title: Auto Industry Management
Long Title: Auto Industry Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5251 - Automotive Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides students with an understanding of the functions and theories of management practice and their application within the Automobile (Auto) & Transport Industries.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define the roles and functions of management within organisations and discuss the essential skills required for effective management within the Auto Industry.
LO2 Discuss the evolution of management theories and analyse their relevance to modern day management activities within the Auto Industry.
LO3 Describe the nature of organisations, organisational structures and changing environmental impacts within the Auto Industry.
LO4 Discuss the roles and activities of Human Resource Management and its importance for organisational stability.
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
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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 Auto Industry Management
Definition of management. Types and levels of management within the automotive and transport industries. Functions of management. Management skills. Styles of management. Management career progression considerations.
Management Theories
Evolution and development of management theories. Classical, behavioural, quantitative and contingency management approaches and their application within the automotive and transport industries.
Planning & Forecasting
Definition and basics of planning. Levels and types of planning for automotive sales and after-sales applications. Establishing organisational goals. SWOT analysis. Decision making. Contingency planning. Human Resource planning.
Leadership
Definition and nature of leadership. Theories and styles of leadership and their application within the automotive industry.
Motivation
Definition and concept of motivation. Motivational theories. Motivational strategies including commission, performance related pay, bonus schemes and job design considerations within the automotive industry.
Organising
Forms of organisational structure and operations. Basics of organising, departmentalisation and span of control, teamwork and delegation within and between sales and after-sales departments within the automotive and transport industry organisations.
Control
Purpose and importance of control within organisations. Types of control – both financial and non-financial. Levels of control and performance measurement techniques used in the automotive industry.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Short essay type answers relating to management functions and theories of management from the perspective of the Auto Industry.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Research and discuss topic assigned in week 2 and due in week 9
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review course notes and further study 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 Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review course notes and further 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
  • Siobhan D. Tiernan & Michael Morley. (2019), Modern Management - Theory & Practice for Students in Ireland, 5th Ed. 1,5,6,7,8, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781910393277].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cole, G.A. and Kelly, Phil. (2020), Management Theory and practice, 9th. Cengage Learning, Boston, [ISBN: 9781473769724].
  • Finlay, Mike. (2019), Driving Dealership Profit, Oak Tree Press, Cork, [ISBN: 9781781194157].
  • Griffin, Ricky. (2016), Fundamentals of Management, 8th. 3,4,6,8,9,10,11,13,14, Cengage Learning, Boston, [ISBN: 9781285849041].
  • Shier, Alan. (1983), Motor Trade Management, Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 0198591500].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Magazine, The Society of The Irish Motor Industry. Irish Motor Management.
  • Website, The Society of the Irish Motor Industry. SIMI,
    http://www.simi.ie
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 5 Mandatory
CR_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 7 Mandatory
CR_TTMGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology and Management 5 Mandatory