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IB138-15 Management, Organisations and Society

Department
Warwick Business School
Level
Undergraduate Level 1
Module leader
Lee Jarvis Jr
Credit value
15
Module duration
10 weeks
Assessment
Multiple
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry
Introductory description

To gain a deep understanding on Management, Organisations and some key societal issues.
In doing so, to be able to engage with and master key theoretical debates on the topics covered.
To appreciate alternative perspectives for understanding management, organisations and society – that is, to be able to critically consider these issues.

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Module aims

To gain a deep understanding on Management, Organisations and some key societal issues.
In doing so, to be able to engage with and master key theoretical debates on the topics covered.
To appreciate alternative perspectives for understanding management, organisations and society – that is, to be able to critically consider these issues.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Classic Management Theories
Management, managers and leaders
Motivation
Groups and teams
Power and politics
Ethics
Diversity
Future of organisations

Learning outcomes

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

  • Develop a good understanding of the main theoretical frameworks relating to management, organisation and society, namely in connection with the topics covered.
  • Understand the connection between theory and practice.
  • Demonstrate problem solving and case-analysis skills.
  • Develop critical thinking, namely in terms of being able to think independently and question assumptions.
Indicative reading list

Bratton, J., 2015. Introduction to work and organizational behaviour. Third Edition. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan
Huczynski, A. A. and Buchanan, D. A., 2017. Organizational behaviour. Ninth Edition. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education.
King, D. and Lawley, S., 2016. Organizational Behaviour. Second edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Subject specific skills

Develop solid written communication skills, namely in the context of essay writing.
Encourage the development of the ability to present ideas clearly, namely in terms of oral communication skills
Develop awareness and sensitivity to diversity

Transferable skills

Analyse and discuss situations in a framed and supported way.
Construct and articulate reasoned arguments

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Seminars 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Online learning (independent) 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Private study 48 hours (32%)
Assessment 73 hours (49%)
Total 150 hours
Private study description

No private study requirements defined for this module.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group D7
Weighting Study time
Participation 10% 8 hours
Examination 90% 65 hours

Exam


  • Answerbook Green (8 page)
Assessment group R4
Weighting Study time
In-person Examination 100%

Reassessment Exam


  • Answerbook Green (8 page)
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Courses

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 1 of UGEA-RN21 Undergraduate German and Business Studies
  • Year 1 of UIPA-L8N1 Undergraduate Global Sustainable Development and Business