Introduction to ManagementModule Details

The main objectives of the course are to:
• introduce students to the basic concepts and functions of management
• introduce students to a range of important management processes, which can be used to support the main management functions
• help students understand the nature of the external business environment and its effect on the organisation
• help students understand the systemic nature of organisations
• help students appreciate the importance of human resources in management
• help students appreciate the importance of team work in management and become effective team players
• familiarise students with decision making tools and develop their analytical skills
• develop students’ critical thinking and their ability to develop an argument and to defend a position
• encourage students to engage in debates on management issues, including controversial management topics.

After completion of the course students are expected to be able to:
• discuss the importance of management both as an occupation and as a universal human activity
• view organisations as complex human activity systems
• discuss and apply the basic management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling
• discuss and apply the main management processes
• demonstrate how good management can help organisations become effective and efficient
• critically discuss the importance of the external business environment and its effect onthe organisation
• critically discuss the importance of human resources in management
• critically discuss the importance of team work in management
• carry out independent research using a variety of resources
• participate in debates on controversial management issues