Technology and Organization
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI2161 | Nottingham University Business School | 2 | 20 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- BUSI2161
- School
- Nottingham University Business School
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
The module considers several of the transformations in contemporary organisations as a result of the use of recently developed, developing, or emerging technologies and information systems. Topics include different ways to understand the relationship between technology and the design and management of organisations, and the implications of technology for different business management areas and different sectors of the economy (including how these affect society and citizens). Potential future technologies and issues are considered.
Target Students
Available to all Part I and Part IIBusiness School, Applied Psychology and Mathematical Sciences students only.
Classes
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 2: In-class assessment
- 30% Coursework 3: One group work to produce a 15-20 minute presentation and Q&A of 5 minutes included.
- 50% Exam (2-hour): e-assessment
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To examine the technologies and information systems that organisations will use in the future and why they are likely to be used. Also to address how new technologies may play a key role in sustaining organisational operations and industrial civilization.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
- The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
- The development, management, application and implementation of information systems and their impact upon organisations.
- The comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools.
- The development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.
- The need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
Intellectual skills
This module develops:
- The ability to analyse and evaluate a range of business data, sources of information and appropriate methodologies, which includes the need for strong digital literacy, and to use that research for evidence-based decision-making.
- Conceptual and critical thinking, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
Professional practical skills
This module develops:
- Self-analysis and awareness/sensitivity to diversity in terms of people and cultures. This includes a continuing appetite for development.
Transferable (key) skills
This module develops:
- Self-management and a readiness to accept responsibility and flexibility, to be resilient, self-starting and appropriately assertive, to plan, organise and manage time.
- Articulating and effectively explaining information.
Conveners
- Dr Muhammad Hamza Shahab