Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Leadership and Organisational Development
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
7106LODMBA-APR-MTP
7106LODMBA-JAN-MTP
7106LODMBA-SEP-MTP
Aims
The aim of the Business Consultancy Project is to produce a piece of business research that advances knowledge in the subject area of business administration (MBA). The project encourages students to explore areas in an organisation or business that have important business implications. The Business Consultancy Project therefore entails applying research and theoretical knowledge to a workplace issue or problem. The emphasis is on researching and conducting an analytical investigation of a real business issue and combining literature and data to both ascertain the nature of the problem and to support conclusions, and recommendations. Particular attention must be given to ethical issues, the context of the problem and to the appropriateness, reliability and validity of the approaches used.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify and negotiate objectives with key stakeholders within an organisation for a business consultancy project
2.
Complete a proposal for a business consultancy project and be able to justify the proposed options and approach
3.
Critically evaluate a range of theoretical concepts relevant to managerial research in organisations
4.
Produce a critical overview of the impact of the business project or produce a critical evaluation of personal learning and development outcomes from the project
5.
Complete a business consultancy report and present findings
6.
Critically reflect on the scholarly practitioner role as an agent of organisational change
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The syllabus addresses the skills, knowledge and processes required to complete and present a business consultancy project. It brings together the skills and knowledge gained over the duration of the MBA programme and applies concepts and processes from the business practice literature to professional practice.
• Introduction and overview of module. How to complete a business consultancy project.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills
• Stakeholder collaboration and tendering
• Completing a proposal for a research-based business consultancy project
• Primary and secondary research approaches and data analysis
• Ethical awareness for research projects
• Report writing and presentation skills
Module Overview:
You will produce a business research project that advances knowledge in the subject area of business administration (MBA). The emphasis is on researching and conducting an analytical investigation of a real business issue and combining literature and data to both ascertain the nature of the problem and to support conclusions, and recommendations. You are encouraged to explore areas in an organisation or business that have important business implications and address issues or problems by applying research and theoretical knowledge to identify solutions. Particular attention must be given to ethical issues, the context of the problem and to the appropriateness, reliability and validity of the approaches used.
You will produce a business research project that advances knowledge in the subject area of business administration (MBA). The emphasis is on researching and conducting an analytical investigation of a real business issue and combining literature and data to both ascertain the nature of the problem and to support conclusions, and recommendations. You are encouraged to explore areas in an organisation or business that have important business implications and address issues or problems by applying research and theoretical knowledge to identify solutions. Particular attention must be given to ethical issues, the context of the problem and to the appropriateness, reliability and validity of the approaches used.
Additional Information:Part of the MBA Programme
For Students on the Apprenticeship (SLMDA - 36518) the following standards are covered
B5/B6 Initiates and leads change in the organisation; creates an environment for innovation and creativity, establishing the value of ideas and change initiatives and drive continuous improvement
G1 Understands large scale and inter-organisational influencing and negotiating strategies
H3 Courage and Curiosity
H5 Professional
Assessments
Report
Report
Presentation