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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

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Tutorial

Module Offerings

5506ICPDQS-SEP-PAR

Aims

Aim(s) of the module is to demonstrate an understanding of various management principles and to apply management theories & techniques for the success of construction business.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Types of construction business & engineering services Organisational behaviours: Construction business & engineering services sector (Culture, leadership, powers and resourcing) Roles & duties of management professional in an organisation Organizational culture & types: Authoritarian, participative, adaptability, mission, bureaucratic, clan Organisational structures: Tall and Matrix Management theories & it’s applications: Latham report, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Team building theory, Scientific management theory by Fedric W. Taylor, Max Weber’s bureaucratic theory, Elton Mayo’s theory, Administrative theory by Henry Fayol and Mc Gregor’s theory X and Y" Management forecasting Organisation benchmarking Employee performance management

Assessments

Essay