Managing Organisations and Innovation (713N1)
Managing Organisations and Innovation
Module 713N1
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module aims to develop in students, critical awareness and deep understanding of the principles and practices associated with management and performance excellence, providing insight into the drive for continuous improvement of products, services and processes for enhanced competitive positioning from effective innovation management. The module includes a focus on strategies for sustainable improvement in performance of operating systems, ethical practice, organisational mindset, and planning and control mechanisms employed to effectively manage and monitor socio-economic performance for sustainable business operations. By critically assessing the application of a range of tools, techniques and frameworks within a variety of best practice organisations across a range of industry sectors, at both national and international level, students examine 'value' from a range of stakeholder perspectives
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate the role and function of management and operations management in today's organisations;
Provide new insights using existing innovation management tools, current research thinking and practices to enhance organisational performance
Critically analyse the internal and external pressures that drive performance improvement, ethical practice and business excellence in the global economy.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of key principles, practices, tools and techniques of continuous improvement including the distinction between continuous improvement and innovation.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Ping-Jen Kao
Convenor, Assess convenor
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