BUS1015 : Management and Organisation
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Dean Pierides
- Lecturer: Dr Kristina Humonen, Dr Peter Lamb, Professor Stephen Procter, Dr Susan Addison
- 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 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | Completion of final assignment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 3 | 20:00 | 60:00 | Completion of portfolio assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 6:00 | 72:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Weekly guided independent study assigned on the learning platform is used to support learning and assessment.
Lectures are used to extend student understanding of the subject area.
Workshops are used to develop an understanding of the practical implications of the knowledge base in specific situations and to provide feedback.
Online drop-in sessions are used to support assessment.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 30 | Quizzes that test foundational knowledge |
| Written exercise | 2 | A | 70 | Final assignment consolidates learning (2,000 words) |
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 | 2 | M | Formative assessment to support workshops and contribute toward final assignment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Portfolio: The online quizzes test the learning outcomes in relation to progress during the semester.
Written exercise: The final assignment evaluates the extent to which students can synthesise knowledge taught throughout the semester.
Problem solving exercises: The formative assessment tasks set in preparation for the workshops provide an opportunity for students to receive feedback and the work they complete can be used toward the final assignment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS1015's Timetable