2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0104 Introduction to Management
20 creditsClass Size: 35
Module manager: David Gilding
Email: d.gilding@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is mutually exclusive with
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To enable students to:-Develop the knowledge and skills required to manage people effectively within organisations within a local, national and global context.
-Reflect upon the development of theories of management.
-Identify the main ethical issues in relation to business management
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of :
-The development of management theory
- Functions of management
- Management styles
- Managing teams
- Ethical issues
Skills outcomes
Ability to :
-Relate theories of management to organisational situations
Syllabus
The content will cover such areas as
Consideration of theory and practice in relation to :
-Business environment including the global dimension
-Management styles
-Team formation and management
-Motivational theories
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lectures | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 173.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Reading 80 hoursCritical reflection on practice 33 hours
Seminar preparation 20 hours
Assignment writing 20 hours
Assignment preparation 20 hours
TOTAL 173
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through regular workshops, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and the staged submission of courseworkMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 2000 words | 50.00 |
Case Study | 2000 words | 50.00 |
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: 21/12/2018
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