This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
Management Principles aims to provide an understanding of the challenges of managing people within complex work organisations. The experience of work and employment are being affected by rapid change as a result of a number of factors including new technology, the growth of global competition and the changing demographic profiles and values of the work force. These developments are considered within an historical context. An exploration of their implications for management practices and organisational forms will also be conducted.
Students will be introduced to the main concepts and theories through readings and discussions of the main authors in the field. Case studies will be used to show how these concepts can impact upon management decision making within work organisations.
Total contact hours: 21
Private study hours: 129
Total study hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Group Presentation (30%)
Examination, 2 Hour (70%)
Reassessment methods
100% examination
Mullins, L. (2013) Management & Organisational Behaviour, 10th Edition, Pearson Education
Clegg, S. Kornberger, M. Pitsis, T. (2011) Managing and Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, Third Edition. London: Sage
Buchanan, D. & Huczynski, A. (2010) Organizational Behaviour, 7th Edition, Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall
Fincham, R. and Rhodes P. (2005) Principles of Organizational Behaviour, 4th Edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Knights, D. & Willmott, H. (Eds.) (2007) Introducing Organizational Behaviour and Management, London: Thomson Learning
Watson, T. (2006) Organising and Managing Work, 2nd Edition, Essex: Pearson Education
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Understand key theories of management.
- Understand the development of management thinking and the continuities and changes embedded in this.
- Understand the interplay between management and organisational forms.
- Understand the connection between management practices and the business environment.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Organise and present an analysis as a considered viewpoint.
- Find, select and synthesise complex information.
- Evidence interpersonal skills required for interacting within groups and small teams.
- Evidence team presentation skills.
- Plan work and study independently using relevant resources.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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