BUS1001 : Introduction to Management and Organisation
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Susan Addison
- Demonstrator: Mr Khang-Wai Chew, Dr Les Tickner, Professor Stephen Procter
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module provides an introduction to key theories of management and organisation that build the foundation for the business and management discipline. It seeks to help students to understand the concepts and principles associated with business and management and to be able to evaluate and interpret them in this context.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module covers core areas of management and organisation theory, including:
- Scientific management
- Management and leadership
- Motivation at work
- Teamworking in organisations
- Decision-making
- Organisational structure
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 21 | 1:00 | 21:00 | PIP lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 65:00 | 65:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 38:00 | 38:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS1015 | Management and Organisation |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to present the students with the knowledge base upon which they can develop their understanding of the subject area.
Seminars are used to test understanding of the knowledge base and to develop an understanding of the practical implications of this knowledge base in specific situations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 30 | To include several Canvas quizzes that test foundation knowledge |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Seminar discussion topics, quizzes and sample exam questions. |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Seminar discussion topics, quizzes and sample exam questions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The portfolio in semester 1 is appropriate for testing knowledge and understanding of key principles of management and organisation theory.
The exam is testing an understanding of the appropriate theories and concepts in an applied setting.
Formative assessment and feedback is provided through quizzes, seminars and sample exam questions.
In the case of an alternative assessment for semester 2 (70% of the module mark) being necessary due to circumstances, the Module Leader will in discussion with the DPD and the University, discuss possible acceptable online alternatives, such as a take home exam delivered online with a set time limit to complete (24 hours or less as deemed appropriate).
In 2020/21 this alternative was a 24 hour take home exam delivered online, and it is envisioned that if circumstances do not allow a present-in-person timed exam at the end of semester 2, and the professional body agrees, than this may well be an example of the type of alternative assessment which could be put in place.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS1001's Timetable