2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS2000 Management, Work and Organisations
10 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Jiachen Shi
Email: j.shi3@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module uses sociological theories and debates as a means of understanding the changing world of work. The subject is analysed from three perspectives - hard and soft skills in contemporary organisations, management culture and the reshaping of the organisation and control of work.Objectives
This module aims to introduce students to sociological theories and debates relevant to contemporary workplace change. The overall goal is to equip students with new ways of perceiving the management and organisation of work, as well as an understanding how the world of work is changing.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Recognise, evaluate and comment on how sociology and organisational theory has helped the analysis of management, work and organisational structures
- Explain and analyse the interrelationships between people and the broader institutional context in which organisations are embedded
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Make effective presentations in a group work setting
Syllabus
Indicative content
Coverage of the contrast between ‘modernist’ and ‘critical’ perspectives and their application in analysing contemporary issues relating to management. work and organisational structures.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 85.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 2 hour examination.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 04/10/2019
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