MAN-40232 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module looks more closely at the role of management in organisations. It will provide practical skills informed by current academic thinking on management. The module will cover a range of different topics such as ethics; risk management; sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; business continuity; environmental impact; legal issues, employee relations, etc. considering how these impact on the role of the manager.

To engage with a range of challenges that impact on the performance of organisations
To provide an understanding of issues in customer care and the enhancement of customer service, in terms of design, operations and performance
To gain insight into the different operations of the organisation with particular focus on operations, procurement and supply chain management
To understand corporate governance and responsibility
To explore different governance mechanisms
To appreciate the concept of risk and risk management

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically assess the role of corporate governance in the broader corporate environment, outlining the role it plays in organisations: 1
debate issues of corporate social responsibility, discussing the responsibilities of organisations and the impact these have on organisations and society: 1
evaluate a range of organisational structures to support the effective implementation of strategy: 1
analyse the risk profile of the organisation and of any strategic options identified, within a culture of responsible risk management: 1
reflect on their learning and identify areas for personal and professional development: 1

Study hours

12 hours plenary teaching
12 hours group work / seminars / tutorials
126 hours independent learning including reading, asynchronous video lectures, specified activities and assignment preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment