Fundamentals of Management and Business

Cod y Modiwl: AB15120
Teitl y Modiwl: Fundamentals of Management and Business
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Mandy Talbot
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): CB15120
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Kyriaki Remoundou; Professor Michael Christie; Dr Julie Jones; Dr Aloysius Igboekwu; Dr Matthew Price; Dr Sarah Lindop; Dr Maria Plotnikova; Ms Megan Williams; Mr Tim Bennett-Gillison; Dr Julio Munoz; Professor Homagni Choudhury; Dr Mandy Talbot; Dr Lyndon Murphy; Dr Wyn Morris; Dr Shafiul Azam; Mrs Nerys Fuller-Love; Dr Jonathan Fry

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Written essay: (2,000 words)	20%
Asesiad Semester	Written report: (2,000 words)	20%
Arholiad Semester	2 Awr	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written essay: (2,000 words, students must take elements of assessments equivalent to those that lead to the failure of the module)	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written report: (2,000 words, students must take elements of assessments equivalent to those that lead to the failure of the module)	20%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	2 Awr (Students must take elements of assessments equivalent to those that lead to the failure of the module)	60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Analyse core competences needed for effective management and understand the contribution of key management thinkers.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relationship between management and organisation.
Identify and discuss contemporary debates in management theory, such as processes of communication, and forms of control.
Explain and evaluate the interaction of internal and external environments.
Identify and discuss policies appropriate to shaping the internal environment of a business organization in line with the exogenous elements of the business environment.
Analyse and evaluate business environment using techniques such as PESTEL.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module introduces theoretical concepts and practical implications relating to people in organizations, and the relationship between management and organization. The module examines the internal and external forces that impact on operations in a contemporary business environment. A survey of the historical development of the concept and practice of management is used to introduce the concepts of power, control, accountability and motivation and their practical implications. The module provides coverage of key management thinkers and management models.

Cynnwys

• The business environment: tools of analysis
• Economic environment: globalization and internationalization
• Economic environment: Economy, regionalization, multilateralism and international trade
• Technological environment: Innovation, IPR and knowledge transfer
• Political environment: national and global context
• Socio-cultural environment: culture and change
• Ethical business: environment, business ethics and CSR
• The global dynamics of business environment: current globalization issues
• The role of the manager
• Management theory and management/leadership
• Motivation theories and decision making
• Communication, conflict and negotiation
• Management: international versus entrepreneurship
• Change, strategy and planning
• Intuition, innovation and creativity
• Operations management and control

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Develop communications skills including discussion and listening skills. Improve literacy skills by reading and writing about management and business.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will be able to use the skills learnt in this module to enhance their career opportunities. They will also be aware of Students will be able to use the skills learnt in this module to enhance their career opportunities. They will also be aware of the importance of organizing and managing sources of knowledge.
Datrys Problemau	Identify problems. Identify factors which might influence potential solutions. Develop creative thinking approaches to problem solving. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions. Construct a rational proposal in response to problem.
Gwaith Tim	Understand the concept of group dynamics, contribute effectively and participate in group discussions and group presentation.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Devise and apply realistic self-learning strategies, review and monitor overall performance, be aware of time management techniques.
Rhifedd	Analysis of company reports and other numerical data.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will be aware of the importance of organizing and managing sources of knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest developments in management and business.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Carry out research into current thinking in the areas of management and business. Identify relevant source material and journal articles for assignments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Use a range of commonly used software packages. Present information and data. Use email /internet appropriately and effectively.

Nodau

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