Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

To explore management theory; and To review the activities of management from a Planning (and Leading), Organising, Motivating, and Controlling (POMC) perspective.

Outline Syllabus:Based upon Cole, G A. and Kelly, P. (2020), 'Management Theory and Practice', Ed. 9, Cengage. Delivered in weekly 4hr sessions (workshops) - The module will focus mainly on part 1 of the book (chapters 1-13) and selected chapters from part 2 with a focus on the POMC approach to management. Management – an introduction; Organizations; Classical Management; Motivation Theories; Leadership Theories; Group Work Theory; Organisation Culture and Climate; Systems and Contingency Theories; Management Information Systems Theory; Strategic Management (Brief introduction); International Strategy & Leadership; Management Theory in Turbulent Times; POMC approach; Introduction to Financial Aspects of Management

Additional Information:This module provides a contemporary and comprehensive introduction to the principal ideas and developments in management.