Work and Society

Code

BUSI1030

School

Business

Level

1

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

The module explores the nature of work and society through a broadly sociological approach. The module considers key schools of thought which articulate important connections between work and society. Contemporary issues in work and society are examined.

Target Students

Qualifying Year Business School and Qualifying Year BA Geography with Business and Qualifying Year BA Modern Languages with Business students. Also available to Business School Exchange students.

Classes

• One 1-hour seminar
• Two 1-hour lectures each week for 10 weeks

20 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour seminar.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: 2,500 words

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:

• The design, development of organisations, including cross-cultural issues, change, diversity and values

Intellectual skills
This module develops:

• Conceptual and critical thinking, analysis, synthesis and evaluation

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

Conveners

• Professor Marek Korczynski