Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LM Managing Organisations
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 30286
Module Lead	Dr Holly Birkett
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module explores the complexity involved in managing contemporary organisations. We will consider the relationship between managers and other stakeholder groups, particularly employees. Traditional and more recent academic theories, which aim to understand and predict these relationships, will be analysed, as will the different contextual and situational factors which influence management decision making on a daily basis. Case studies are used to develop students' confidence in their ability to be involved in activities leading to successful management.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically assess the reasons for organisational success and failure and understand the need for continuous improvement Understand, analyse and critically evaluate the market and competitive environments of organisations and how managers and the HR function respond to them Critically evaluate how organisational behaviour drives performance and competitiveness Critically assess the role and value of enlightened corporate social responsibility Interpret financial information, manage financial resources and draw realistic and appropriate conclusions and make recommendations based on costed options Make sound and justifiable decisions and solve problems more effectively
Assessment	30286-01 : 2000 word Individual Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 2000 word individual assignment (100%); Reassessment: 2000 word individual assignment (100%)
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