Run by Bangor University International College

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1 & 2

Organiser:

The main aim of this module is to develop a greater understanding of some of the key activities and functions associated with establishing and managing a business. The specific aims are: 1. To review the legal bases of different types of business 2. To consider the nature and impact of different styles of management/leadership 3. To introduce students to the fields of operations management and organisational behaviour including a detailed understanding of key developments within the area 4. To consider how change is introduced and managed within businesses

Different types of businesses, ownership models, legal bases, shareholders And stakeholders, social and environmental responsibilities Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, including psychological contract, culture and OB Approaches to management theory, classical management, scientific management, bureaucracy, HR approach, Systems approach, other international approaches e.g. Japanese Leadership, including power and leadership, styles of leadership, Vroom and Yetton contingency model, transformational leadership Introduction to operations management, transformation process, performance objectives, operations strategy, JIT, TQM Managing change including drivers of change, meaning of organisational culture, cultural analysis models, the role of HR in managing change

good

Student has scored well in many of the topics studied and achieved the required progression grade and so demonstrated a clear suitability for the next phase of the master’s programme

excellent

Student has engaged consistently with all the topics of the module and so demonstrated a high level of suitability for the next phase of the master’s programme

threshold

Student has performed sufficiently well in demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of a number of topics studied to have achieved the lowest level of pass grades.

1. 1) Explain the different legal frameworks within businesses may be established and run

2. 2) Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of leadership within a business

3. 3) Show an understanding of the concepts and theories around organisational behaviour and operations management

4. 4) Show the ability to evaluate critically latest developments in the field

5. 6) Demonstrate confidence in the use texts, journals and related materials in their understanding of the subject matter

6. 5) Demonstrate awareness of limitations of the fields of study and their application within the practical business environment

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	coursework written report		30.00
	case study/group presentation		40.00
	interim class test		30.00

		Hours
Practical classes and workshops		120
Private study		80

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting

• Demonstrate an understanding and ability to analyse economic issues on a local and international scale
• Accurately apply business models to show an understanding of efficiency and external pressures to an organisation

Resource implications for students

Purchase of core textbook

Reading list

CORE: Mullins, L. J. (2010) Management and organisational behaviour, 9th edition FT Prentice Hall

Additional: Bratton, J. (2010) Work and organisational behaviour, 2nd edition Palgrave Burnes (2004) Change Management 4th edition FT Prentice Hall Slack C et al (2006) Operations Management 4th edition FT Prentice Hall

Compulsory in courses:

• N1BJ: MA Business and Marketing (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MA/BMK1)
• N3DG: MBA Banking and Finance (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/BIF1)
• N2BB: MBA Environmental Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/EM1)
• N3DK: MBA Islamic Banking & Finance (with incorp pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/IB1)
• N1BL: MBA International Business (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/IBUS1)
• N2BC: MBA Information Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/INFM1)
• N2BA: MBA Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/M1)
• N3CX: MSc Investment Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MSC/IMGT1)