BMAN10011
Fundamentals of Management
10
Semester 1
Undergraduate
Level 1
Dominique Burrows
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0
<P>See items 1,2,3,4,5 under Learning Outcomes.</P>
<P>See items 1,2,3,4,5 under Learning Outcomes.</P>
<P>The course aims to equip students with a basic knowledge of management which can be used as a foundation for personal development. The course also aims to be an introduction to future courses in management.</P>
<P>At the end of the course students should be able to: <BR>1) Define management and explain how management differs according to level and whether a manager is a line manager or an enabling role.<BR>2) Briefly describe and contrast four models of management; rational goal, scientific, human relations, open systems.<BR>3) Describe and attain some elementary level of skills in the main management processes: planning, organizing, staffing, deciding, controlling and budgeting.<BR>4) Outline the notion of a management function and be able to name, briefly describe and appreciate the role of the four main management functions: marketing, production (including quality and other technical services), finance and personnel.<BR>5) Discuss and identify the implications of wider management issues such as managing technology, managing diversity, globalization and ethics.</P>
<p>Methods of delivery: lectures<br /><br />Lecture hours - 20 (2 hours per week, over 10 weeks)<br />Seminar hours - N/A<br />Private study - 80<br />Total study hours - 100</p><p>Total study hours: 100 hours split between lectures, classes, self study and preparation for classes, coursework and examinations.</p><p><strong>Informal Contact Methods</strong><br />1. Office Hours<br />2. Online Learning Activities (blogs, discussions, self assessment questions)<br />3. Other : E-mail contact.</p>
0
Other
100%
<p>Multiple choice test worth 10%</p><p>Exam worth 90%<br /><br /> </p>
<p>- Formative, voluntary essay with student receiving written, individual feedback.<br /><br />- Informal advice and discussion during a lecture, seminar, workshop or lab.<br /><br />- Online exercises and quizzes delivered through the Blackboard course space.<br /><br />- Responses to student emails and questions from a member of staff including feedback provided to a group via an online discussion forum.<br /><br />- Specific course related feedback sessions.<br /><br />- Written and/or verbal comments on assessed or non-assessed coursework (Feedback on multiple-choice test)<br /><br />- Generic feedback posted on Blackboard regarding overall examination performance (Based on previous years)<br /><br />- Other - please describe:</p><p>Qualitative feedback obtained in week 5 and feedback reported in week 6 and on Blackboard.</p><p>On-line discussion on two topical issues.</p>
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<p>Smith, J. M. (2007) Fundamentals of Management a Critical Text. London: McGraw-Hill.</p><p>Supplementary Text: Robbins, S.P. & Decenzo, D.A. (2012) Fundamentals of Management (7th Edition). London: Prentice-Hall.<br /><br /> </p>
Assessment practical exam
5
Assessment written exam
1.5
Lectures
20
0
73.5
<p>Pre-requisites: None</p><p>Co-requisites: N/A</p><p>Dependent course units: N/A</p><p>Programme Restrictions: Available as a free choice option to students who have received prior agreement from their registering School. Not available to students on BSc in Management/Management (Specialism), IM,IMABS, ITMB or IBFE programmes.</p><p>BMAN10011 is available to visiting and exchange students admitted through the University of Manchester’s International Programmes Office.<br/> </p><p>For Academic Year 2024/25</p><p>Updated: March 2024</p><p>Approved by: March UG Committee</p><p> </p>