Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

7505DIMMGT-JAN-PAR

Aims

To develop proficiency in core associate level management competencies and awareness of the holistic, interrelated functional dependencies within a business environment which enable informed management decision making.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply and develop the management competencies from the presented competency framework
2.
Analyse business operations from the perspective of transformational and value adding activities.
3.
Synthesise and present business improvements
4.
Develop awareness and appreciation of the holistic nature of business and the impact of multi perspective perceptions through role play in a business simulation environment
5.
Critically reflect on the application of management competencies in business scenarios.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to management competencies and the value of competency frameworks. Introduction to problem solving, critical, creative and systems thinking. Personal mastery and lifelong learning philosophies. Business continuous improvement tools commonly utilised within an industry context. Feedback theory and how IS/IT assist in controlling organisational performance. Data (both quantitative and qualitative) interpretation and presentation. Utilising holistic thinking and exploring tools for structuring complex problems. Project and change management for organisational adaptation and evolution. Leadership as a competency and the essential characteristics. Evaluation of the communication media available to the contemporary manager. Business simulation stage 1. Business simulation stage 2
Additional Information:This module provides a practical approach to develop an evidence-based portfolio of skills necessary in associate level management.

Assessments

Reflection

Presentation