Management in contemporary Organisations

AIM

This module aims to introduce students to the basic principles and practices or management within the business world, and how such organizations fit within the national, international and global business environment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module students should be able to:

- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to apply management tools that analyse the internal and external environment
- Demonstrate use and understanding of the soft skills required by managers
- Compare and contrast different management theories and styles within different business sectors.
- Develop an appreciation of reflective practice and its role in shaping manadempnt thinkinn

- Problem solving and team work
- Communication skills
- Goal setting
- Management Styles
- Entrepreneurship
- The theories behind management in the twentieth century
- Managing People
- The business environment and its impact upon business activity

Required Reading

King,D.,&Lawley, S.(2012) Organisational Behaviour. Oxford University Press. Marcouse, I. (2011) Business Studies for A level 4th Edition Hodder.