Module Information
Module Identifier
DSM7430
Module Title
Studies in Management
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Reading List
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Report Outreach project 3000 Words | 33% |
| Semester Assessment | Presentation & Report Presentation & report 1500 Words | 33% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay Essay 2500 Words | 34% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Presentation & Report Presentation & report 1500 Words | 33% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay Essay 2500 Words | 34% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Report Outreach project 3000 Words | 33% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- summarise the main managerial roles and skills required at each level of management, e.g operational, tactical and strategic
- identify the main influences on management theory to date
- outline and assess the significance of the activities closely associated with the operational level of management, e.g communicating, managing information, taking decisions and solving problems, measuring perfomance, and costing
- outline and assess the significance of the activities closely associated with the tactical level of management e.g. training, working in teams, motivating staff, business planning, constructing budgets, appraising employee perfomance, and project management
- outline and assess the significance of the activities closely associated with the strategic level of management, e.g. strategic planning, marketing, financial resources, managing human resources, and leading
Brief description
Traditionally, the manager's role was defined according to a varying number of functions s/he was expected to perform. In today's climate of rapid change and competition, the role of the manager is much more complex. In essence, managers must create total commitment within their organisations to a shared purpose or vision of the direction of their organisation. Thus, communication, motivation, and leadership skills are required.
However, managers will not succeed by focusing their effort solely within their corporate environment. Services need to be positioned within the market, relative to their competitors. In addition, survival in such a turbulent environment is reliant upon the effective management of resources such as:
information
people
finance
technology
To these tangible items can be added the necessity to manage risk, change, quality, and the customer/stakeholder relationship.
However, managers will not succeed by focusing their effort solely within their corporate environment. Services need to be positioned within the market, relative to their competitors. In addition, survival in such a turbulent environment is reliant upon the effective management of resources such as:
information
people
finance
technology
To these tangible items can be added the necessity to manage risk, change, quality, and the customer/stakeholder relationship.
Aims
The aims of the module is to provide you with an introduction to contemprorary management theory and practice which is of relevance to the management of information in organisations
Content
Traditionally, the manager's role was defined according to a varying number of functions s/he was expected to perform. In today's climate of rapid change and competition, the role of the manager is much more complex. In essence, managers must create total commitment within their organisations to a shared purpose or vision of the direction of their organisation. Thus, communication, motivation, and leadership skills are required.
However, managers will not succeed by focusing their effort solely within their corporate environment. Services need to be positioned within the market, relative to their competitors. In addition, survival in such a turbulent environment is reliant upon the effective management of resources such as:
information
people
finance
technology
To these tangible items can be added the necessity to manage risk, change, quality, and the customer/stakeholder relationship.
However, managers will not succeed by focusing their effort solely within their corporate environment. Services need to be positioned within the market, relative to their competitors. In addition, survival in such a turbulent environment is reliant upon the effective management of resources such as:
information
people
finance
technology
To these tangible items can be added the necessity to manage risk, change, quality, and the customer/stakeholder relationship.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Co-ordinating with others | This will be developed through activities within the delivery of the module. |
| Creative Problem Solving | Assignment work will utilise professional scenarios in which strategies for dealing with particular issues and problems need to be formulated. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Assignment preparation will require the identification and location of relevant academic and professional literature, and best practice within the profession. |
| Digital capability | IT skills are integral to coursework and presentation of assignments. |
| Professional communication | The module provides an opportunity to critically evaluate professional practice. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Management theory and skills for information professionals will be developed. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7