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Module Definition Form (MDF)

1. Module Title:maximum 100 characters

Management Theory into Management Practice: Global Perspectives

2a. Module Leader: 2b. Department: 2c. Faculty:

Stuart Wall International Business & Strategy Ashcroft International Business School

3a. Level:see guidance notes 3b. Module Type:see guidance notes

4 Standard

4a. Credits:see guidance notes 4b. Study Hours:see guidance notes

15 150

5. Restrictions

Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None

Exclusions: None

Pathways to which thismodule is restricted:

None

LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

6a. Module Description:200 300 words

The module seeks to synthesize contemporary management theories with the experiential, practice-basedmanagement approaches actually adopted within private and public sector organisations. It is widelyrecognised that todays managers, faced with an increasingly turbulent external environment, are oftenrequired to find innovative solutions that embrace techniques and ideas that go beyond those traditionallytaught in management courses. This so-called theory-practice divide is explicitly addressed throughout themodule.

The module begins by reviewing the major classical and modern theories of management, with a globalperspective adopted wherever appropriate. Following this review, up to FOUR of the managementthemes/functional areas from the indicative list outlined below will be selected for each cohort of students,depending on the cutting-edge management debates of the time and the relevance of those debates to theindustry/sector in question. Aspects of planning, organising, controlling and leading are expected to be

covered for each theme/functional area and sector of application.

Synthesis of theory with contemporary practice will be supported by the extensive use of our visitingprofessors, fellows and alumni to co-deliver each theme in partnership with our academic staff. Each themewill begin with a review of the management paradigms conventionally regarded as relevant to managementpractice in the functional area and sector under investigation. The experiences of high-level practitioners inthe global economy will then be reviewed and evaluated, and conclusions drawn as to whether existingmanagement paradigms have been extended or new ones created. In addition to direct practitionerengagement, business games and simulations will be used wherever appropriate to further developmanagerial skills and competencies.

Module Code: BC415055S Version: 1 Date amended: 12/02/08

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6b. Outline Content:

Classical and modern management theories

Then a selection of up to FOUR themes/functional areas for theoretical/practitioner investigation selectedfrom the indicative list outlined below

Managing Differences: New Strategic Directions

Managing Talent: Enhancing Creativity and Innovation Managing the Dynamics of Strategy: Meaning, Action, Innovation, Markets

Managing Brands: Building Reputational Value

Managing Environmental and Ethical Concerns: Unexpected Sources of Competitive Advantage

Managing Logistical Strategies: Reconfiguring Supply Chains

Managing Risk: Mitigating Corporate Exposure

Managing Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances: Stakeholder Opportunities and Threats

Managing Across Borders: Maximising Cross Cultural Competitive Advantages

Managing Corporate Social Responsibility: Governance, Accountability and Trust

Managing International Financial Markets: Changing the Financial Supply Chain

Managing Financial and Accounting Developments: Strategic Responses to External Change Managing the Digital Enterprise: IT Strategic Planning

6c. Key Texts/Literature:

Daft, R. L. (2006) The New Era of Management,International Edition, Thomson

Pettinger, R. (2007) Introduction to Management,4th Edition, Palgrave Macmillan

6d. Specialist Learning Resources:

Module guide

Separate guides for each theme, identifying specific reading and sources

WebCT and other electronic-based materials

Business games

Additional Business English and study skills seminars

7. Learning Outcomes (threshold standards):

On successful completion of this module the student will be expected to be able to:

Knowledge andunderstanding

1. Critically evaluate classical and modern management theories and assess theirrelevance to contemporary private and public sector organisations;

2. Critically evaluate the change process, change management roles andtechniques, and the increasingly turbulent environment in which thesetechniques must be applied;

Intellectual, practical,

affective andtransferable skills

3. Analyse and critically evaluate practice-based case materials and practitioner

approaches in the context of existing management paradigms and thefunctional area/sector in question;

4. Develop transferable management skills and techniques to enhancemanagerial effectiveness within increasingly turbulent internal and externalenvironments.

8. Learning Activities

Learning Activities HoursLearning

OutcomesDetails of duration, frequency and

other comments

Lectures: 12 1-4 Delivered either via 12 (2hr) sessions over a

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single semester or block teaching sessions /workshops incorporating 24 hours class contact

A mix of lectures, workshops, case studies,discussion groups, business games andother class based activities will be used

Other teacher managed learning: 30

Student managed learning: 108 1-4 Guided preparation and research

TOTAL 150

9. Module Assessment

MethodLearning

Outcomes

% Weighting &Fine Grade (FG)or pass/fail (PF)

QualifyingMark

see guidancenotes

Length/duration and other comments

Assignment 1-4 FG 100% 30% 3000 words portfolio and 30 minutes grouppresentation

In order to pass this module, students are required to achieve an overall mark of 40%.

In addition, students are required to:

(a) achieve the qualifying mark for each element of fine graded assessment as specified above

(b) pass any pass/fail elements

TECHNICAL DETAILS

10. Delivery of the ModulePlease delete as appropriate

Delivery

This module is delivered over Yes orNo?

Indicate which by deleting as appropriate

1 a single semester Y Semester 1 or Semester 2

2 two semesters N

3 a single trimester N

4 two trimesters N

5 three trimesters N

6 multiple delivery patterns N

7 an exceptional delivery pattern Y Block Teaching

11. Subject:see guidance notes N1 Business & Management Studies