Management and the Apparel Pipeline

MATS11701 Management and the Apparel Pipeline 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 4 Barbara Waters Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This unit embraces two key themes: the fundamentals of management theory; and fashion business This unit embraces two key themes: the fundamentals of management theory; and fashion business. The management theme explores in detail the generic activities of all management endeavours, namely planning, organising, leading and controlling; there is a particular emphasis on contemporary management practice to address organisational structures, complex environmental conditions, new technological developments and the increasingly diverse workforces typical of the apparel pipeline. The fashion business theme provides a context for management issues in the sector by looking at the size and structure of the sector, the types of organisations as well as global trade and commercial issues in fashion business.   The unit aims to:  Introduce the basic concepts of management within the context of the apparel pipeline;  and provide a concise overview of the structure of global fashion, textiles and related industries, with a particular focus on the emerging issues of markets, services and consumer expectations.  A greater depth of the learning outcomes are covered in the following sections: <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> <ul><li>Discuss the fundamental activities and practices of contemporary management; and exemplify these in the context of the textiles/apparel pipeline.  </li><li>Explain the structure and nature of the textiles/apparel pipeline and its broader context.  </li><li>Outline recent developments and current challenges in the fashion and textile industries.</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:  D1. An ability to act ethically and communicate appropriately in a variety of complex and unpredictable contexts.D3. Clear and effective communication, using a range of styles and employing various media appropriate to the context.   A. Employ reasoned and supported arguments to justify conclusions in within a prescribed contexts relevant to the fashion and textile industries B. Summarise and interpret appropriate material from a variety of sourcesContributing to the programme learning outcomes:     B1.    Identify and conceptualise appropriate theories, applying them to the fashion and textile industry.B2.    Synthesise, assess and evaluate information and data from appropriate sources and use these to make informed, independent judgments and decision making in relation to technical product and/or business contexts.  <ul><li>Act with limited autonomy under supervision and direction within defined guidelines  </li><li>Classify and employ appropriate sources of information</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:     C2.    Select, evaluate and use relevant software applications, including spreadsheets, CAD software, business applications, etc., for different tasks such as data analysis or design communication, within the context of Fashion and Textiles industry.C4.     Identify and employ appropriate sources of information.   <ul><li>Select and use communication styles and media appropriate to the context  </li><li>Engage in team activities to enhance a co-operative approach to learning and working</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:  D1.    An ability to act ethically and communicate appropriately in a variety of complex and unpredictable contexts.D3.    Clear and effective communication, using a range of styles and employing various media appropriate to the context.D4.    Effective engagement in problem solving, academic discussion and presentation of arguments in a professional manner to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.D7.    An understanding of factors that enhance group processes; leadership, negotiation and team working, evaluating own Video-based lectures will be used to introduce and review concepts, principles and techniques. Live workshop sessions and seminars will include discussions and quizzes relating to the material covered in the lectures and provide the opportunity for you to develop competence in the application of management principles to a range of examples drawn from the apparel pipeline. All elements of the course are supplemented with directed reading and formative “homework” assignments intended to allow ownership of the concepts introduced. For the in-course assessment, you will examine an area of the apparel pipeline from a management perspective; you will work in a small group to interview a manager in a fashion business and provide evidence of understanding and interpretation of key management concepts in the context of your chosen area.  The choice of areas and concepts will be facilitated by the unit tutors and guidance will be given on the scope of material to be covered.  Formative feedback will be given on your project plans and drafts. The unit is supported through the use of the Blackboard learning environment which will include formative assessment tasks and an opportunity to contribute to discussion boards.  1 Written exam 70% 3 Report 30% Feedback given written and oral BSc (Hons) F Mgmt BSc Fashion Management First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) F Mktg BSc Fashion Marketing First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) F Retail BSc Fashion Retail First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) F B&M BSc Fashion Buying and Merchan First Year Mandatory N <ul><li>Daft, R.L., and Benson, A. (2016). Management. Andover, UK: SouthWestern/Cengage EMEA.  </li><li>Daft, R.L., Kendrick, M., and Vershinina, N. (2010). Management. Andover, UK: SouthWestern/Cengage EMEA.  </li><li>Daft, R.L. (2016). Management (12th Ed). Andover, UK: SouthWestern/Cengage EMEA.  </li><li>Jones, R.M. (2006). The Apparel Industry (2nd Edition). Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing.  </li><li>Varley, R., Roncha, A., Radclyffe-Thomas, N & Gee, L. (2019) Fashion Management: A Strategic Approach, London, UK: Macmillan International/Red Globe Press**</li><li>** This is the core text for this unit – the library will provide you with a personal downloadable eTextbook via Kortex. See the online reading list for more details.</li></ul>   Lectures 24 0 176