2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC1439 Introduction to Management
20 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: David Gilding
Email: d.gilding@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Feb to 31 Jan (12mth), 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
This module is mutually exclusive with
LLLC1423 | Human Resource Management |
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module aims to provide an introduction to the key tasks in management – organising, planning, controlling, directing, leading and dealing with staff. These concepts will be examined both from the classic management literature and tools and from the perspective of managers in the 21st century.Through the exploration of these subjects the module will also develop digital skills addressing areas such as academic and reflective writing, referencing and research, as well as developing professional and digital skills appropriate to working and learning environments.Objectives
- To enable students to develop the knowledge and skills required to manage people effectively within organisations.- To enable students to reflect upon the development of theories of management.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- Describe the key elements of the discipline of management
- Analyse the development of management theory
- Identify and explain the issues affecting managers in the 21st century
Skills outcomes
As part of this module students will develop a range of digital literacy skills. Further details are provided in the module handbook
Syllabus
The content will cover such areas as:
-The development of management theory
-Functions of management
-Management decision making styles
-Conflict management
-Team formation and effective team management
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
------------------------- | 1 | 22.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
All modules on this programme are delivered by block teaching which distributes the 22 hours of teaching over a number of days/weeks using a combination of Lectures, Seminars and WorkshopsPrivate Study Time
Reading - 40
Assignment preparation/research - 40 hours
Assignment writing - 40 hours
Online activities - 58 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through workshops,tutorials, submission of draft coursework and online activitiesMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
Case Study | 2,000 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: 30/06/2021 16:23:11
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