MAN-40242 - 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

no

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

Operations form the base of every organisation, whether manufacturing, service organisations or not-for-profit organisations. This module
explores how organisations can build operations and supply chains in a sustainable way that help to deliver the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit.

To develop an understanding of sustainability theories (such as Triple Bottom line, Circular Economy) and investigate how these will influence
the design and management of operations. The module will also be providing an understanding of how operational performance can be
measured and improved to achieve sustainability.

Intended Learning Outcomes

interpret theories of operations management and their relevance to contemporary organisational practice: 1
critically evaluate the use of performance objectives on the organisation and other stakeholders: 2
critically assess and select appropriate process improvement methods for the organisation: 1
critically evaluate theories of sustainability and their influence on the design and management of operations: 2
design operational processes appropriate for the product or service being delivered, whilst considering the impact to environmental sustainability: 2

Study hours

12 hours of plenary teaching
12 hours of group work / seminar / tutorials
126 hours of independent learning including reading, asynchronous video lectures, specified activities and assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment