How do contemporary organisations function? How are decisions made about the organization and design of work, the structure of an organisation and who is accountable or responsible for different activities, or about how the organisation will be led? We will look at the fundamental concepts and ideas of management, looking at a wide range of theories and practices, beginning with classical management perspectives like Scientific Management or Human Relations Theory, while also considering more contemporary management practices like Culture Management and different styles and practices of Leadership. By taking a case study focused approach, we will support you to develop a critical engagement with how contemporary business and management organisations operate, prompting reflection on the ethics and fairness of contemporary forms of work.
Lecture 16, Seminar 16, Workshop 6
Individual Critical Summary (1500 words) worth 40%.
Individual Essay (2500 words) worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: 100% Written Assessment – Individual Essay (2,500 words)
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
Analyse key terms and theories relevant to the management of business organisations, particularly those relevant to organisational design and structure.
Understand the historical development of management theory and apply it to the analysis of contemporary organizational problems.
Evaluate the connection between management practices and the internal and external business environment.
Critically reflect on the ethics and fairness of contemporary forms of business and management practice.
Communicate effectively about business and management theories across different contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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