| Module Title |
Strategic Operations |
| Module Code |
MNA1027 (ITS: MT588) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the relationship of operations strategy to business strategy and to provide an introduction to the concepts, processes and methods of managing and controlling operations in manufacturing and service environments.
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Learning Outcomes
1. evaluate and describe the nature and differences between operations management and operations strategy
2. define, describe and critique the field of operations strategy in the context of an organisations corporate strategy
3. assess the influence of ethical conduct and sustainability on modern operational design
4. demonstrate the importance of operational change and process improvement in organisational evolution
5. evaluate and develop an operational strategy for a real world organisation
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Assignment Completion | 25 | assignment research and writeup | | Lecture | 24 | direct lecture and class discussions | | Directed learning | 25 | study and preparation | | Independent Study | 51 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10114 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Pj Byrne | Module Teacher | Nuala Lonergan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Completion of online activity | Participation in two online discussion forums | 30% | n/a | | Group assignment | Presentation of a contemporary OM issue. | 30% | n/a | | Research Paper | Assessing the role of contemporary operations in a real world organisational setting | 40% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Operations Management/Strategy
Internationalisation of Products and Services
Supply Chain Dynamics
Operational/Process Modelling - Process Improvement
Operational/Process Modelling - Simulation Modelling
Sustainable Operations
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Slack, N. and Lewis, M.: 2019, Operations Strategy, 6th,
- Slack, N., Brandon-Jones, A., Johnston, R. and Betts, A.: 2015, Operations and Process Management, 4th,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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