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Code: UITB506CM   Title: Managing Organisations in the 21^st Century            Version: 1

Level: M                                   UIT credit rating: 3

Module type: Standar

Valid from: March 2003

Contributes towards: MBA (see notes)

Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None

Excluded combinations: None

Learning outcomes:
On completion of this module successful participants should be able to: 

a)         Knowledge and Understanding
understand and explain the range of theories, models and methods applied in contemporary management strategy of international businesses demonstrate awareness of the impact of global structural changes on markets and industries and the role of managerial decision making. 

b)         Subject-specific Skills
appreciate the complexity and diversity of business operations in global settings show awareness and creativity potential for change in strategic direction of the organisation due to globalisation relate the implications of global economic, political and legal differences to strategic choices of multinational enterprises demonstrate in-depth understanding of management roles and responsibilities in foreign environments.  

c)         Cognitive Skills
demonstrate an awareness of global economic and technological changes and the impact of these on large and small organisations identify the specific role and style of leadership in change management synthesise the organisational structure of the firm with its international strategy  

d)         Transferable Skills
evaluate change situations and develop appropriate strategies to improve business performance develop practical skills to work efficiently individually and as a team member to achieve objectives communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and in a professional manner demonstrate vision and mindset for an effective strategy implementation and success  recommend direction of change to team colleagues and professional bodies.

Syllabus Outline:

●  Introduction
●  Theories and concepts of globalisation
● The impact of globalisation on organisation
●  Economic, cultural, economical and political diversity
●  Ways to improve organisational performance
●  Fitting organisational structure to business strategy
●  Building an adaptive organisation
●  Managing operations globally
●  Leading and lagging strategies in a changing environments
●  Organisational learning and development
●  Leadership and motivation in global context

Teaching and Learning Approaches:

The formal delivery of concepts, theories and strategic principles will be based on a series of lectures, recorded on the CD Rom or video.   Weekly workshops will concentrate on case studies and discussion groups through Blackboard.  These will involve the evaluation and creation of theory and its application to problem solving in both real and organisational contexts.  Private study through research and investigation within your chosen organisation will prepare you for your assignment.

Indicative Readings:

Dicken, P. (2002). Global Shift: Transforming the World Economy, 3^rd edition, Paul Chapman Publication.

Dess, G.G. and Lumpkin, G.T. (2003). Strategic Management, McGraw Hill.

Ferrell, O.C. and Hirt, G.A. (2003). Business: A Changing World, 4^th Edition, McGraw Hill.

Graetz, F. and et al. (2002). Managing Organisational Change, Wiley.

Grant, R. (2001). Contemporary Strategy Analysis, 4^th Edition, Blackwell.

Hill, C.W. (2003). International Business: Competing in a Marketplace, 3^rd Edition, McGraw-Hill.

Pearce, J.A. and Robinson, R.B. (2003). Strategic Management: Formulation, Implementation, and Control of Competitive Strategy, 8^th Edition, McGraw Hill.

Salaman, G. and Asch, D. (2003). Strategy and Capability, Blackwell.

Weiss, J.W. (2002). Organisational Behaviour and Change: Managing Diversity, Cross-cultural Dynamics, and Ethics, South-Western.

Wilson, D. (2003). Strategy and Capability: Sustaining Organisational Change, Blackwell.

Williams, A. and et al (2002). Managing Change Successfully: Using Theory and Experience to Implement Change, Thomson Learning.

Assessment

Weighting between components A and B:                A = 50% ; B = 50%

ATTEMPT 1

First Assessment Opportunity
Component A
Description of each element                                                                 Element weighting
1. Essay (1,500 words)                                                                                         1

Component B
Description of each element                                                                         
1. Examination                                                                                                      1 

Second Assessment Opportunity (further participation is not required)
Component A
Description of each element
1. Essay (1,500 words)                                                                                         1 

Component B
Description of each element                                                                         
1. Examination                                                                                                       1 

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Faculty Dean/Programme Manager