Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LM Corporate Governance and Organisation
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 30487
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	Managers and leaders working in organisations face issues and dilemmas on a daily basis. This module will demonstrate to students how should they proceed, how organisations they work in affect their decisions and the implications of their decisions. The module will also cover organisation structures, the difference between leading and managing, governance of organisations, including the role and composition of the board, organisational culture, particularly the differences in national cultures, stakeholders and their expectations, corporate social responsibility and ethics, dealing with complexity and the implications this has for behaviour, leadership and managing change.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand the importance of corporate governance, social responsibility and ethical behaviour in a dynamic world. Explain the way in which leadership, organisational structure and culture support and enhance strategy formulation Explain the role of the board, non executive directors and evaluate the increasing problems associated with multi-agency Critically evaluate the importance of stakeholder management in the overall governance of an organisation
Assessment	30487-01 : 2500 Assignment : Coursework (75%) 30487-02 : Group Presentation : Presentation (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 2500 word individual assignment (75%) and group presentation (25%) Reassessment: 2500 word individual assignment
Other	Based on Singapore-based module 07 29076
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