Managing People

Code

BUSI4469

School

Business

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module explores classic organisational behaviour topics, offering a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts. Students delve into the dynamics of organisations, teams, and teamwork, gaining insights into the intricacies of effective leadership. The curriculum addresses the role of culture, examining its impact on organisational behaviour. Power and control dynamics are explored, providing a nuanced understanding of their influence within organisational structures. Throughout the module, students engage with timeless principles, building a solid foundation in classic organisational behaviour principles.

Target Students

Available for MSc International Business OR MSc Management students AND MSc Exchange students.

Classes

• One 4-hour workshop
• Two 2-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks

This module is taught through a combination of lectures and workshops.

Assessment

• 20% Presentation: 15 mins. Reassessment of this module will be 100% coursework (5,000 words).
• 80% Coursework: 3,000 words. Reassessment of this module will be 100% coursework (5,000 words).

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• The dynamics of the global economy and international business &/or an awareness of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries &/or an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective.
• People and strategic and operational HRM, meeting future organisational requirements, people development, HR systems.
• Communications and the comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools.
• The importance of sustainability issues, including an understanding of the challenges and opportunities arising from the activities of people and organisations on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future.
• Leadership and management of people within organisations & leadership, organisational behaviour and motivation.

Intellectual Skills

• Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately.

Professional Practical Skills

• The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of qualitative data, synthesis and reporting.
• Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management.
• Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring.

Transferable (Key) Skills

• Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports.
• High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; conflict resolution, displaying commercial acumen, the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience.
• Soft skills: understanding the needs of others and empathy towards them; sensitivity to diversity in people and in different situations.

Conveners

• Dr Sudeshna Bhattacharya