DSM7720 - STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT

Module Identifier	DSM7720
Module Title	STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Dr Judith E Preston
Semester	Available all semesters
Assessment	Semester Assessment	Report approx 2,500 words	50%
	Semester Assessment	Essay approx 2,500 words	50%

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

summarise the main managerial roles and skills required at each level of management, e.g. operational, tactical and strategic
identify the main influences on management theory to date
outline and assess the significance of the activities closely associated with the operational level of management, e.g. communicating, managing information, taking decisions and solving problems, measuring performance, and costing
outline and assess the significance of the activities closely associated with the tactical level of management, e.g. training, working in teams, motivating staff, business planning, constructing budgets, appraising employee performance, and project management
outline and assess the significance of the activities closely associated with the strategic level of management, e.g. strategic planning, marketing, managing financial resources, managing human resources, and leading

Brief description

Traditionally, the manager's role was defined according to a varying number of functions s/he was expected to perform. In today's climate of rapid change and competition, the role of the manager is much more complex. In essence, managers must create total commitment within their organisations to a shared purpose or vision of the direction of their organisation. Thus, communication, motivation, and leadership skills are required.
However, managers will not succeed by focusing their effort solely within their corporate environment. Services need to be positioned within the market, relative to their competitors. In addition, survival in such a turbulent environment is reliant upon the effective management of resources such as:
   information
   people
   finance
   technology
To these tangible items can be added the necessity to manage risk, change, quality, and the customer/stakeholder relationship.

Aims

The aim of the module is to provide you with an introduction to contemporary management theory and practice which is of relevance to the management of:
information in organisations
information organisations

Reading Lists

Books
** Essential Reading
Bryson, J. (1999) Effective Library and Information Centre Management. 2nd. Aldershot: Gower

Journals
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science.

Books
** Essential Reading
Handy, C. B. (1993) Understanding Organizations. 4th. London: Penguin Books

Journals
Library Management.

Books
** Essential Reading

Journals
New Library World.

Books
** Essential Reading
Additional reference to a number of sources is made at each module unit.