Foundations of Management (5 cr)
Code: LX00BX50-3022
General information
Enrollment
10.01.2020
Timing
13.01.2020 - 27.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
Teachers
- Daryl Chapman
- Suvi Moll
- Lilian Snellman
Teacher in charge
Lilian Snellman
Groups
-
LXC19_AHalf of LXC19 cohorts present, GROUP A
Objective
On completion of the course the student will be able to:
Understand and appreciate the historical development of management thought from both the Classical and Human Relations perspectives.
Draw on a basic knowledge of the fundamental management concepts.
Appreciate the relevance of the building blocks of management knowledge in the modern business world.
Understand how the impact of personnel, leadership and management practices effects the ultimate success of a business enterprise operating in today's highly dynamic and competitive business environment.
Start to develop personal interaction skills in order to compete more effectively in the workplace of the future.
Identify the possible opportunities and challenges within the workplace of the future.
Content
The historical evolution of management thought.
The relevance of the past with today's management practices.
Management and Leadership models at work in today's companies. With a particular reference to the role of Human Resource Management in relation to Teamwork, Leadership and Organisational Culture.
Examining Megatrends and looking at their possible effects on the future of work and work place organisations.
Developing personal interaction skills in order to compete in the workplace of the future.
Materials
Will be anounced in the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures, individual, pair and team work/assignments, presentations
Exam schedules
examination: assignments and presentations
(no final exam)
Completion alternatives
participation
pair and team assignments
seminars
pair/team presentations
team project
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result
Assessment methods and criteria
Continuous assessment: participation and activity in contact lessons, skills demonstration,individual, pair and team assignments, seminars, presentations team project
Prerequisites
None