Module Information
Module Identifier
ILM5220
Module Title
STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 Hours. 18 lectures x 1 hour |
| Other | 6 Hours. Videos, serving as a useful aid in delineating key issues and outlining core skills. |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 1 Hours. |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | essay 2,500 words | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | report 2,500 words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, students should be able to:
- describe the role of a manager;
- explain and analyse the internal and external environments in which they operate;
- profitably and productively manage their environment through the integrated planning of human, information, technology and financial resources;
- get things done through people interaction skills;
- manage themselves and others as individuals;
- assess change and risk, and manage accordingly;
- evaluate thequality and performance of their services.
Brief description
This module focuses on managing services in dynamic environments. In such environments, information is critical to maintaining organisational competiveness through satisfaying customer needs, retaining and expanding the customer base, increasing productivity, improving performance, and ensuring financial viability.
Each teaching/learning session considers the topic in a manner which reflects modern management trends in dynamic and changing environments. Relevant examples in information services are then applied to the topic concerned. As services and service provision vary widely in both function and customer base, we use a generic approach.
Each teaching/learning session considers the topic in a manner which reflects modern management trends in dynamic and changing environments. Relevant examples in information services are then applied to the topic concerned. As services and service provision vary widely in both function and customer base, we use a generic approach.
Aims
The overall aim of this module, is
to show students how to manage services to meet the business needs of the organisation.
to show students how to manage services to meet the business needs of the organisation.
Reading List
Essential ReadingBryson, J (1999) Effective library and information centre management 2nd Gower Primo search Huczynski, A. and Buchanan, D (2001) Organizatinal behaviour: and introductory text 4th Prentice-Hall Primo search Recommended Consultation
Cole, G (2002) Personnel and human resource management 5th Conituum International Publishing Group Primo search Corral, S. and Brewerton, A (1999) The new professional's handbook: your guide to information services management Library Association Publishing Primo search Drucker, P (2002) Managing in the next society Butterworth-Heinemann Primo search GENERAL TEXTS Handy, C. B (1993) Understanding organizations 4th Penguin Books Primo search Handy, C.B (2000) Twenty-one ideas for managers: practical wisdom for managing your company and yourself Jossey-Bass Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7