Managing People
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI4598 | Nottingham University Business School China | 4 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- BUSI4598
- School
- Nottingham University Business School China
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
Classic organisational behaviour topics such as understanding organizations, teams and teamwork, leadership, culture, power and control.
Target Students
Core Module for MSc International Business
Classes
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks
44 hours of lectures, exercises, case studies and group presentations. 80 hours independent study and background reading, 76 hours coursework preparation outside lectures. Total 200 hours.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Individual coursework (4,000 words essay) (100%)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To introduce key concepts in managing organisations; to investigate how organisations adapt to their environments; to introduce a critical understanding of the core issues in contemporary organisations; to provide a framework for understanding the systems and management role in organisations, and a guide for exploring management issues in a global context; and to develop the ability to diagnose organisational problems.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
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 – strategic and operational HRM, meeting future organisational requirements, people development, HR systems
Communications – 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: This module develops:
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: This module develops:
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: This module develops:
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 Jim Mao