Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Workshop

Module Offerings

4706ORYXHR-APR-PAR

4706ORYXHR-JAN-PAR

4706ORYXHR-SEP-PAR

Aims

To develop an awareness of integrated business from a cross functional perspective, making the HR student more business savvy.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Develop awareness and appreciation of the holistic and cross functional nature of business through role play in a business simulation environment
2.
Analyse business operations from the perspective of transformational and value adding activities
3.
Analyse the business environment
4.
Discuss strategies and how they are formulated by organisations
5.
Synthesise and present business improvements
6.
Critically reflect on management practice

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
1. Management Theory
2. Organising for management:  organising the workforce /Organising work
3. Functional Management: Marketing and Operations
4. Functional Management: Information resources, systems and technology
5. The context of Management /An Introduction to Strategy
6. Simulation: Briefing, Groups & System
7. Simulation: Stage 1
8. Simulation: Drop in – develop memos
9. Simulation: Management Meetings
10. Simulation: Management Presentations
11. Reflective practice and portfolio creation
12. Portfolio drop in
Additional Information:
A management practice module that blends theory and practice through the use of a business simulation and role play in groups. Students learn aspects of organisation, strategy and integrated management and then apply this during a business simulation. Learning is consolidated through reflective practice and the creation of a portfolio.

Assessments

Reflection

Portfolio