Study information

Management and Leadership - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLEManagement and Leadership CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENG3011 MODULE CONVENERDr Alison Sydenham (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 35
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
As engineering students, becoming engineering managers may not be your final objective of your career development but will be a milestone during your career life after graduation. In this sense, a sound knowledge base with good understandings of both mature and advanced management methods and tools is an important quality driver for you to effectively manage and control an engineering project or company. This module will provide you with such a knowledge base, as well as standing you in good stead should you aspire to an engineering management position in the future. In this module, we will lead you to the interior of a manufacturing/engineering company so as to provide you with a working knowledge base, by which you can easily realise and locate where you are working, what you are working for, how you can work effectively, and who you can liaise with in your work. This knowledge base includes organisational structure, business functions and processes, strategic management, and methods and practices for business operations. Furthermore, you will have the invaluable opportunity to learn about essentials of leadership and human resource management, as well as the legal framework in which business operates.
 
AIMS - intentions of the module

This module is designed for potential engineering managers and leaders, aiming to provide you with a knowledge base equipped with comprehensive engineering business management methods and practices so as to stand you in good stead should you aspire to an engineering management position in the future. When participating in or leading the management and control of an engineering company, we expect you to be able to use this knowledge base to understand the business natures, functions and processes, define appropriate strategy for business development, design and control business operations by using relevant management methods to achieve the strategy, and apply appropriate management concepts and tools to continuously improve your business operations and hence performance and competitiveness.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
 
ILO #1 Understand the various business types and typical organisational structures C1, E1
 
ILO #2 Appreciate corporate strategy and its management and realise why strategy is vital for established and new companies in sustaining competitiveness C1, E1
 
ILO #3 Understand the key business functions and processes and the role of technology C1, E1
 
ILO #4 Understand what leadership is in theory and practical situations C1, E1
 
ILO #5 Appreciate the principles of Human Resource Management (HRM) and know the procedures of recruitment, selection, reward and motivation C1, E1
 
ILO #6 Know the basic principles, methods and tools of performance management C1, E1
 
ILO #7 Know the basic principles of the employment laws C1, E1
 
ILO #8 Work in teams to analyse problems, find solutions, and communicate the conclusions to the audience C1, E!1
 
ILO #9 Enhance critical thinking, communication, report writing, and organisational skills C1, E1
 
ILO #10 Reflect on the personal and other group members contribution to the group work C1
 
 
AHEP ILOs - BEng
 
All attribute values mapped against this module: D1p, D2p, ET3p, EP5p, ET2p, ET5p, ET1p, ET6p, ET4p, EP6p, EP4p, EP9p, G1p, G2p, G3p, G4p, EP7p,
 
 
AHEP ILOs - MEng
 
All attribute values mapped against this module: SM6m, D1m, D2m, ET2m, ET3m, ET5m, ET7m, EP5m, ET1m, ET6m, ET4m, EP6m, EP4m, EP11m, G1m, G2m, G3m, G4m, EP7m,
 
 
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Indicative topics may include, but not be limited to the following:

1: Introduction to companies and organisational structure

2: Corporate strategy and strategic management
 
3: Business functions and processes and the role of technology
 
4: Leadership
 
5: Team working
 
6: Introduction to HRM and human motivation
 
7:  Major procedures in recruitment, selection, and contracts
 
8: Performance management in HRM
 
9: Employment laws and discrimination
 
10: Revision skills and writing strategies
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 22 Guided Independent Study 128 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning & teaching activities 22 Lectures
Guided independent study 128 Independent study

 

 
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 40 Written Exams 60 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Group case study and individual reflection 40 20 hours 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Written or verbal feedback
Written exam - closed books 60 2 hours 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,  Oral, by request

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
All of the above.  Exam (100% - 2 hours) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Referral/deferral period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by a single written exam only worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 40%.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

Bach, S. & Edwards, M. (eds) (2012) Managing Human Resources. Fifth Edition. Wiley: Chichester.

Beardwell, J. & Thompson, A. (2017) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach. Eighth Edition. Pearson: Harlow.

Gov.uk. (2018) Global Strategic Trends – The Future Starts Today – Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-strategic-trends

Johnson, G., Scholes, K. and Whittington, R. (2008) Exploring Corporate Strategy. 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, Harlow, England

Mankins, M., & Gottfredson, M. (2022). Strategy-Making in Turbulent Times A dynamic new model. HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW, 100(9-10), 60-69.

Marchington M. & Wilkinson, A. (2016) Human Resource Management at Work: People Management and Development. Sixth Edition. Kogan Page: London

Northouse, P. G. (2015) Leadership: Theory and Practice (7th edition), Sage, London

PURCELL, J., KINNIE, N., HUTCHINSON, S., RAYTON, B. and SWART, J. (2003) Understanding the people and performance link: unlocking the black box. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Sutton, A. (2018). People, management and organizations. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Stothart, C. (2022). Motivation: The Ultimate Guide to Leading Your Team. Taylor & Francis.

Taylor, S. and Woodhams, C. 2022 Studying Human Resource Management 3rdEdition.  London: Kogan Page.

Torrington, D., Taylor, S., Hall, L. & Atkinson, C. (2020) Human Resource Management. Eleventh Edition. Pearson: Harlow.
 

Web based and Electronic Resources:
 
CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development) provides information on managing change, organisational change, change strategies, communicating change and resistance to change. The resources include factsheets, research reports and practical tools: https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/latest-research

Other Resources:

  • Academy of Management Journal
  • Academy of Management Review
  • British Journal of Industrial Relations
  • Employee Relations
  • Harvard Business Review
  • Human Recourse Management
  • Human Resource Management Journal
  • Human Resource Planning
  • International Journal of Management Reviews
  • Journal of General Management
  • Journal of Management Development
  • Journal of Management Studies
  • Management Education and Development
  • People Management
  • Personnel Review

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 14th May 2019 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th October 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Management, human resources, leadership, motivation, performance management

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.