IB138-15 Management, Organisations and Society

Department: Warwick Business School
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Module leader: Natasha Mwila
Credit value: 15
Module duration: 10 weeks
Assessment: Multiple
Study location: University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

Introductory description

This module is only open to WBS undergraduate students, and some students taking joint degrees with WBS and another department. Students from other departments cannot take this module. To find detailed availability and to apply for this module, log in to my.wbs.ac.uk using your normal IT login details and apply via the my.wbs module application system. Once you’ve secured a place on my.wbs you should apply via your home department’s usual process, which usually takes place via eVision. Note that you do not require the module leader’s permission to study a WBS module, so please do not contact them to request it.

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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 D8

	Weighting	Study time	Eligible for self-certification
Participation	10%	8 hours	No
Examination	90%	65 hours	No
Exam Answerbook Green (8 page)

Assessment group R5

	Weighting	Study time	Eligible for self-certification
In-person Examination	100%		No
Reassessment Exam Answerbook Green (8 page)

Feedback on assessment

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Past exam papers for IB138

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