Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
MM34500
Module Title
Contemporary Research in Management
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Professor Steven Michael McGuire
Semester
Semester 1 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 14 x two hour lecture
Seminars / Tutorials 2 x one hour tutorial
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Coursework 1  2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory  50%
Semester Assessment Coursework 2  2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory  50%
Supplementary Assessment Coursework 1  2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory - repeat all failed elements  50%
Supplementary Assessment Coursework 2  2500 word critical review of literature in an area of contemporary management theory - repeat all failed elements  50%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

* Perform a focused literature search into specific areas of management theory;

* Identify several key developments at the frontiers of management theory;

* Critically evaluate these developments in management theory;

* Communicate an understanding of these developments in written form;

* Demonstrate critical self-reflexive learning;

* Discuss and defend their own perspective on contemporary and pervasive management issues.

Aims

By examining contemporary management issues in depth, students will gain an understanding of current management thinking from both practical and theoretical perspectives. The purpose of the module is to synthesize all previous learning by exploring the boundaries of the management discipline. Not only does this help inform the Research Project module (MM35020) but also offers an insight into what students may face if they decide to continue with their studies at the postgraduate level.

Brief description

This module is designed to develop and augment the knowledge and understanding of management research addressed in the core management modules. It will consist of a series of self-contained lectures given by a range of staff from across the school, each highlighting a topical or emergent issue in management research.

Content

The content for this module will reflect current and emerging issues in management research and as such content will remain flexible and ongoing in order to enhance the student learning experience.

Topics covered may relate to (without being restricted to) the following areas:

  • Contemporary issues in human resource management
  • Contemporary problems in organisation theory and structure
  • Contemporary issues in operational management, innovation and change
  • Contemporary problems in strategic thought
  • Contemporary issues in leadership
  • Ethics

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Not developed in this module.
Communication Read and write in different contexts and for different purposes.
Improving own Learning and Performance Show awareness of own learning styles, personal preferences and needs, and barriers to learning.
Information Technology Use a range of commonly used software packages. Present information and data. Use email /internet appropriately and effectively.
Personal Development and Career planning Not developed in this module.
Problem solving Identification and analysis of conceptual problems assessed through coursework.
Research skills This module requires students to undertake extensive literature searches.
Subject Specific Skills Students should develop their knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in management and business and how these impact on both the theoretical basis of the discipline but also on the practical implications for the daily world of work.
Team work Not developed in this module.

Reading List

Should Be Purchased
The reading list for this module will reflect current and emerging issues in management research and as such will remain flexible and ongoing in order to enhance the student learning experience. There will be an emphasis on journal articles, and an indicative list of journals (not exhaustive) is provided below: Primo search Recommended Text
Academy of Management Journal Primo search British Journal of Industrial Relations Primo search British Journal of Management Primo search Business Strategy Series Primo search Creativity and Innovation Management Primo search Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice Primo search European Journal of Industrial Relations Primo search European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management Primo search Harvard Business Review Primo search Human Resource Management Primo search International Journal of Organisational Analysis Primo search Journal of Business Strategy Primo search Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing Primo search Journal of International Business Studies Primo search Journal of Management Studies Primo search Journal of Operations Management Primo search Journal of Organization Behaviour Primo search Strategic Management Journal Primo search Strategic Management Review Primo search Strategy & Leadership Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6