The Foundations of Management and organisations (EM1009), 7 op

Perustiedot

Esitietovaatimukset

None

Sisältö (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Schools of Management Thought
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Structure and Culture
Management Efficiency Trends
The Rise of the Entrepreneur and the Role of Governments

Sisältö (täydentävä ja erityisosaaminen)

Introduction to Strategic Theory and Management

Tiedolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Appreciate the main background research in the field of Organisational Behaviour
Have a good understanding of how organizations function from a human perspective
Identify with the roles of individuals, groups and leaders within a strategic organizational setting

Taidolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

The student will gain a full appreciation of how organisations are structured and operated. In addition, the importance of the people dimension in organisations will be better understood and appreciated.

Kirjallisuus ja muu materiaali

Organisational Behaviour; Buchanan & Huczynski (Prentice Hall, 2005)
Strategic Management in Action; M. Coulter (Prentice Hall, 2005)
References
Management and Organisational Behaviour; L.J. Mullins (Prentice Hall, 2002)
Exploring Corporate Strategy; Johnson & Scholes (Prentice Hall, 2005)

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, class participation ? discussion based on the students own work experience, individual study and group project work.

Opiskelijan kuormittavuus

Luennot - 100
Suullinen esitys - 30
Oppimistehtävät / harjoitustyöt - 20
Projektit - 30

Arvioinnin perusteet

Active class participation, written assignment consisting of essay and knowledge application questions. Group project work presentation and written report.

Koulutusohjelmakohtaiset kompetenssit

Application of business skills