Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Evaluate the principal historical and current approaches to the study of management. |
MLO2 |
Define the nature of managerial work by demonstrating an understanding of the political, economic, socio-cultural and technological influences on organisations and managers. |
MLO3 |
Comprehend the range of complicating factors that prevent the study of management from ever becoming an exact science. |
MLO4 |
Explain the ethical and competitive environment in which managers operate. |
MLO5 |
Identify and discuss the nature of the following managerial roles and their importance for the effective management of business organisations: Interpersonal, Informational and Decisional. |
MLO6 |
Describe the issue of Human Resource Management as a pivotal factor that improves organisational efficiency and effectiveness and distinguishes high performance organisations from average performers. |
MLO7 |
To explore the concepts of leadership and motivation in the context of the ever increasing internationalisation of business |
Module Indicative Content |
The Functional Areas of an Organisation
Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, Operations Management and Human Resource Management
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Managers and Management
Provide an overview of the evolution of Management. Define the nature of managerial work taking into account the impacts of the external environment. Demonstrate how these factors prevent the study of management from ever becoming and exact science.
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Ethics and Competition
Appreciate and understand the importance of the ethical and competitive environment in which managers operate. An understanding of how ethics can be incorporated into management practice.
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Managerial Roles
Recognise the concept of describing and understanding the work of a manager in terms of managerial roles.
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People in Organisations
Evaluate the concepts and theories relating to the role of perception.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Tiernan, Siobhan D., Morley, Michael J, Foley, Edel. (2013), Modern ManagementTheory and Practice for Irish Students, 4th Edition. Gill and Macmillan,, p.384, [ISBN: 978071756320].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Robbins, Stephen, Coulter, Mary. Management (International Edition) 8th EditionISBN 0131272721, Prentice Hall, 2004.
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Naylor, John. Management, 2nd Edition
ISBN 0-273-67321-1, FT Prentice Hall, December 2003.
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Jones, Gareth R., George, Jennifer M.,. Contemporary Management, 3rd edition
ISBN 0072860820, McGraw-Hill, January, December 2004.
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Stephen P Robins David A Decenzo. (2004), Fundamentals of Management Essential Concepts and Applications, 4th Edition. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0131225472].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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The Irish Times.
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Sunday Business Post.
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Harvard Business Review.
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Journal of Business Ethics.
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Journal of Management Studies.
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www.businessweek.com.
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www.business2.com.
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www.businessworld.ie.
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