Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Coursework Only Repeat Assignment |
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Description The overall aim of this module is to provide the learner with an understanding of the special challenges involved in managing and renewing an enterprise in today’s increasingly complex and dynamic global environment. Specific aims of the module are: • To develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in the management of the business unit and of the total enterprise. • To provide learners with appropriate skills and perspectives to successfully implement change. The module is divided into three sub-modules Managing Change, Project Management and Risk Assessment, and Electives each with its own learning outcomes and syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Project Management • Review the nature, implementation and practice of Project Management and the role of the project manager • Examine people issues associated with project management including leadership, conflict, negotiation, project teams, motivation and reward • Manage financial, procurement and risk aspects of project • Evaluate IS/IT project management methodologies and techniques, such as PRINCE, PERT and CPM 2. Managing Change • Examine issues involved in human resources management, group dynamics and communication in organisations • Analyse the nature of learning organisations and managing technological change • Explain how organisations manage resistance to change • Evaluate the planned change and emergent change models for managing change in organisations 3. Electives (a) Supply Chain Management • Recognise how each link in the Supply Chain from raw material sourcing to final consumer is interdependent and must be strategically aligned.• Determine how information can replace inventory. (b) Logistics and Transport • Determine how to manage distribution channels sustainably, transparently, efficiently and effectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Organisational Change Sub module• Understanding and Defining Change • Models of Change • Leading Change • Organisational Culture and Change • Managing Resistance and building readiness for change • Consolidating and sustaining changeProject Management and Risk Assessment sub module• Project Management and Risk Management • Project Generation • Project Feasibility Selection and Initiation • Project Planning • Project Scheduling Techniques • Project Scheduling – Pert Charts • Project Leadership, Motivation and Negotiation • Managing Project Teams • Project Financing and Budgets • Project Procurement strategiesElectivesElective: (a) Supply Chain Management • Strategy and strategic procurement • Strategic Procurement management – strategic analysis • Strategic Procurement management – strategic choice • Strategic Procurement management – strategy implementation • Strategic supply chain management • Recruitment and selection of staff • The leadership and management of teams • Supply chain policy issues Elective :(b) Transport and Logistics: Managing distribution channels, Sustainable transport, Information systems for distribution. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||