2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5698M Strategic Management of Technology and Manufacturing Innovation
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr K Pandza
Email: kp@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module candidates will be able to:- demonstrate understanding of the role of technology, manufacturing operations and engineering knowledge in creating and sustaining the competitive advantage;
- understand how a manufacturing organisation is conceptualised as a knowledge generator;
- through depiction of the dynamics of technology demonstrate knowledge of how the major challenges of managing during the periods of discontinuities are addressed;
- identify and recognise future opportunities through generating scenarios, absorbing ideas from the environment, scanning business periphery and valuing productive opportunities.
Skills outcomes
Candidates will have had the opportunity to develop the following skills through this module:
- to critically link theory and practice by applying conceptual tools for thinking
- to apply theoretical knowledge in order to solve practical problems and formulate a strategic direction for a manufacturing company
- to work and learn in a team
- to analytically underpin the strategic decision-making process
Syllabus
The module will run over four days, in two blocks of two days separated by a period of three weeks. The module introduces a capability-based view of the firm to participants, drawing from strategic management and engineering perspectives. The goal of the module is to understand the strategic role of technology, engineering knowledge and manufacturing operations in creating completive advantage. Based on this understanding the participants will be challenged to formulate scenarios for future developments at companies they are coming from. In order to stimulate group learning teams of students will have to engage with a real or historical case.
This module consists of fine balance between presenting latest theoretical toughts, tools for thinking and frameworks for implementing activities and experiential learning. A reading list is provided in order to enable active participation at lectures.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
| Private study hours | 126.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Background reading 50 hours.Coursework 76 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative feedback will be provided through interactive discussion, and presentation of case study work and practical exercises in the seminar sessions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 4,000 word essay | 80.00 |
| Presentation | 10 min. presentation, 15 min discussion | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/10/2011
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