WM977-15 Performance Management for Success
Introductory description
Introduces the subject of and how to critically evaluate the nature of performance measurement in relation to the delivery of customer and shareholder value, in a way that aligns with corporate accountability and broader aspects of compliance management.
Module aims
The overall aim of this module is to introduce and critically evaluate the nature of performance measurement in relation to the delivery of customer and shareholder value, in a way that aligns with corporate accountability and broader aspects of compliance management.
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.
Performance measurement, evaluation and control - KPIs & CSFs
Compliance Management
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Select and justify appropriate tools and techniques to design and implement a relevant performance measurement system
- Design and critically evaluate balanced business cases to identify appropriate business opportunities in the most effective manner
- Critically evaluate the relationship between behaviour and compliance to identify and position individual personal responsibilities for compliance management within a company's corporate accountability
- Identify issues, threats and opportunities and select and justify the use of appropriate planning, measurement and behavioural tools can be combined to develop a compliance improvement plan
- Network and enhance understanding of internal & external leading practice by creating a record of shared knowledge and experience of these issues
Indicative reading list
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Compliance Management
Transferable skills
Collaborative Working, Cultural Awareness, Critical Thinking and Analysis, Academic Writing Skill
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 sessions of 1 hour (20%) |
| Seminars | 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%) |
| Other activity | 50 hours (33%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (40%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Other activity description
Module pre-work and pre-reading
Work-based information to be applied in the PMA
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 A2
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| Post Module Assignment | 70% | 50 hours |
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A written assignment requiring the critical discussion of concepts and frameworks introduced in the module, and their application to the real world environment, which demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes. |
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| Argue and justify a business case | 30% | 10 hours |
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To a panel of directors from host companies prepare, from a novel data set, a complex and comprehensive business case to either in-source or out-source the production of a new pharmaceutical product. |
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Assessment group R1
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| Post Module Assignment | 100% | |
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A written assignment requiring the critical discussion of concepts and frameworks introduced in the module, and their application to the real world environment, which demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes. |
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Feedback on assessment
Written feedback of approximately 150-250 words will be provided for the Post Module Assignment within a four week period after the date of submission. This feedback will be focussed upon the strengths and weaknesses of the work with regard to the module learning objectives and the post-module assignment marking guidelines. Suggestions for improvement will also be provided.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.