RATIONALE
This module introduces the study of organizations and their evolution. In particular, it
focuses on:
Rather than study each in isolation, in bringing together these key components of
organization strategy, this module reflects the reality of addressing the interests of
multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Where appropriate, students are encouraged to
reflect on the content of this module in their place of work.
AIMS
The overall aim of the module is to equip students with the strategic tools to address
the management challenges listed above.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate the anthropological and social significance of organization as well
as its more familiar economic purposes.
Draw critically upon a variety of academic perspectives - including economics,
sociology, and psychology - to help better understand behaviour within and
between organizations.
Explore and evaluate the ways in which management theory and practice have
evolved over the past century.
Demonstrate that management can be usefully conceptualised in multiple
ways, sometimes as a science, sometimes as a practice and sometimes as a
craft. In so doing, students will be able to demonstrate the ways in which
management both as knowledge and practice can be tailored to address
specific employee needs, group dynamics, organizational culture, as well as
broader industrial and competitive pressures.
Critically explore and evaluate the complex relationships between employer,
employee, technology and ethics.