Module overview
The focus of this module is on management and organisation of, and by people across the global context. The aim of the module is to provide learners with a wide-ranging and critical understanding of managing and organising in the context of the rapidly changing global context. Starting with an overview of globalisation and its impact, the module will examine the advancement of theories/perspectives of management, leadership, power, culture and diversity.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the importance of policies, practices and skills necessary to manage effectively within and across organisations, with emphasis on national culture and institutional differences;
- challenges surrounding the complexity and dynamism of organisations internationally
- the importance and value of individual differences in managing people within a global context;
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Explain the behavior of people within and across different cultures.
- evaluate differences in attitudes and behaviours in the workplace;
- demonstrate effective communication skills;
- demonstrate effective ways of valuing and managing diversity within a global context
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- show knowledge and skills in diversity management across the global context.
- critically evaluate a variety of theoretical models relating to managing effectively in organisations;
- apply problem-solving techniques drawing upon, and integrating, knowledge to tackle organisational and personnel scenarios within global context;
- examine contemporary challenges associated with effective management across organisations internationally;
Syllabus
Topics:
Understanding the global context and globalisation
Equality Diversity and Inclusion in a changing global environment
Culture and the global context
Power and the global context
Leadership and management approaches
Groups/ Teams and technology
Human Resource Management and the global context
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
With the aim of developing both knowledge and skill, the module will make use of various learning and teaching approaches and methods. Besides more traditional lecture-led sessions, students will be required to work on case studies designed to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject area; this group work activity will support peer-to-peer learning. The fact that this module emphasises differences in learning across cultures, approaches to selection and training, teamwork and leadership for example across global managerial contexts, demonstrates the commitment to internationalisation and methods of teaching (e.g. case studies, & group discussions) will reflect the commitment in challenging students to think globally.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 126 |
| Teaching | 24 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Class discussions
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Feedback within discussion groups/lectures.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External