SECR6006 - Management Fundamentals

Module Details

Module Code: SECR6006
Title: Management Fundamentals
Long Title: Management Fundamentals
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is an introduction to the skills and knowledge required by managers in modern organisations. Students will consider the evolution of management and how this applies in today's business environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the contribution of the manager to an organisation.
LO2 Describe the history and evolution of management theory.
LO3 Describe the components of the business environment and evaluate the impact of these environmental factors on management.
LO4 Describe the main functions of management.
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
Functions of administrative management, the levels of management, importance of history and theory. Perspectives of management - classical, behavioural and quantitative perspectives.
Environment
Examining the internal and external environment of an organisation and its effect on administrative management.
Planning and Decision Making
Planning and organisational goals; types of plans; perspectives on decision making.
Organising
Organisational structure; job specialisation; departmentalisation, delegation and empowerment; reporting relationships; authority; co-ordination; centralisation and decentralisation.
Controlling
The nature and purpose of the control process; managing control in organisations; resistance to control; overcoming resistance to control.
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 7 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Students will be required to answer a variety of open ended questions and multiple choice questions.
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 Class-based instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students should engage in self-directed learning to complement the lecture. Students will also need this time for group project work. 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 & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students should engage in self-directed learning to complement the lecture. Students will also need this time for group project work. 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 Ed.. Cengage, [ISBN: 9780357517123].
  • Jones G. & George J.. (2022), Contemporary Management, 12th Ed.. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260735154].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Siobhán Tiernan, Michael Morley. (2019), Modern Management: Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland, 5th Ed.. Institute of Public Administration, [ISBN: 9781910393277].
  • Ricky Griffin. (2022), Fundamentals of Management, 10th Ed.. Cengage, [ISBN: 9780357517345].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBTCO_7 Bachelor of Business in Business Technology and Communications 2 Mandatory