| CODE | MGT2160 | ||||||
| TITLE | Managing Organisations | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Management | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Rationale & Learning Objectives To give students an understanding of the critical issues involved in managing organisations and to provide them with the necessary tools to confront these challenges. Indicative Syllabus & Course Outline Students will acquire insights into the functioning of effective organisations. They will appreciate why management must be understood within the context of organis ations and become familiar with the complexity and inter-relationships of real managerial situations. The module will present research and experience as valuable knowledge for the accomplishment of traditional management tasks. Three main areas are covered in detail in this module: (a) Diversity, ethics and social Responsibility, (b) The Organisational context - the external environment, organizational culture, diversity and global marketplace, (c) Planning and decision-making. Reading List - Certo, S.C.; Certo, S.T. Modern Management, 10e. Prentice Hall. - Plunkett, W.R.; Attner, R.F.; Allen, G.S. Management - Meeting and Exceeding Customer Expectations, 8e. Thomson South-Western.. - Schermerhorn, J.R. Management, 8e. Wiley. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE MGT1011 | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Paul Gauci |
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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 Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice.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 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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