2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS1170 Introduction to Management 1

10 creditsClass Size: 374

Module manager: Mr Howard Weston
Email: hw@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

This module is mutually exclusive with

LUBS1850	Organisational Behaviour
LUBS1851	Organisational Behaviour (part-time)
LUBS1950	Economic Theory and Applications 1
LUBS2190	Company Organisation

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module introduces students to the theory and practice of management and to consider the contemporary applications of management ideas.The module begins with consideration of the nature of management and the evaluation of management thought. Subsequently the key functions of management are discussed: planning, organising, directing, and controlling. The final section of the module assesses the challenges for management in the domestic and international environment.

Objectives

To introduce students to the theory and practice of management and to consider the contemporary applications of management ideas.

Learning outcomes
In this elective you explore the difficulties faced by actual managers. Your selection of managers is contacted and their experiences and perspectives found. Working in teams, you identify their activities, problems & solutions. Your activities are supported by lectures to equip you with the jargon and issues likely to be uncovered, along with some of the research findings which can assist practicing managers. The programme of workshops takes you through this step-by-step over the 10 weeks.

Further information about the Business School is available on the website: Business School

Syllabus

The module begins with consideration of the nature of management and the evaluation of management thought. Subsequently the key functions of management are discussed: planning, organising, directing, and controlling. The final section of the module assesses the challenges for management in the domestic and international environment.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			84.00
Total Contact hours			16.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

For each 10 credits of study taken, the expectation is that the normal study time (including attendance at lectures and tutorials, self-study and revision) is 100 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

To help prepare for the exam, students will be invited to submit an essay question. Comments, advice and an indicative mark will be returned.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		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 website

Last updated: 27/03/2009

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