| CODE | EMA1000 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Behavioural Studies 1 | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 8 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | BUSINESS ETHICS I Starting off with a brief history of business ethics, this course will then analyse various ethical theories to see how they may be useful in ethical reasoning in business. The course will then proceed to analyse select issues in business ethics in the light of these theories. Suggested Text - Richard T. De George, Business Ethics, Prentice Hall, 2005. Introduction to Business Management Rationale & Learning Objectives This course lays the foundation for the study of management as a logically structured professional discipline. It explores managements' underlying functions and premises, its relevance to organisations, as well as the needs managers must address. Students are encouraged to apply course material to current management issues. Students journey through the past examining the evolution of management thinking from the classical schools to today's management techniques, assessing their relevance, contribution and their underlying links. The internal and external environments that affect and challenge the practice of management are defined, and the concept of organisations as 'open systems' introduced. Stakeholders are treated and other societal issues related to an organisation's function, are explored. Indicative Syllabus & Course Outline The course sets off defining Management, Managers and Organisations, also covering managerial roles and responsibilities. The key functions of management as well as required competencies and skills for effective management are treated. An overview of strategy and the underlying importance of communication in the changing context of managerial work is given. The evolution of management thought is delved into, as is the 'professionalisation' of management and other modern management techniques. The organisation is then placed in its context and the dimensions and implications of its environment are explored. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Nadia Delicata Nathaniel P. Massa Raymond Zammit |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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