<Module Code>: Non-Profit Management Basic Concepts
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Non-Profit Management: Basic Concepts
Non-Profit Management: Basic Concepts
NFQ Level:
9
ECTS Credits:
5
To introduce students to basic theories and practices of administration, management
and organisational behaviour appropriate to managers of non-profit making
organisations and services. The module will focus on managerial roles, analysing
organisations from four theoretical frameworks and will introduce students to the
practice of planning and leading
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
1. Apply critically management principles to managerial work based on the fundamentals of
organisational theory,
2. Acquire skills in analysing organisations, the behaviour of people in organisations, and
organisational issues such as planning, decision-making and workforce diversity,
3. Learn to evaluate his or her own managerial abilities and style,
4. Learn to reflect on experience in non-profit organisations and think and write critically.
Associated Programme Outcomes:
Apply critically management, social justice, ethical, financial, and legal principles appropriate to the non-profit and
voluntary sector to questions and problems faced in management practice
Reflect on their experience in the light of both the theory of management of voluntary and service organisations …
in order to critique past practice and present policies.
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Introduction to Non Profit Management Concepts
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This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
<Module Code>: Non-Profit Management Basic Concepts
Indicative Context
Introduction to Management Theories
Structural Frame
Human Resource Frame
Mission, Strategic Thinking and Planning
Political Frame
Symbolic Frame
Decision Making
Leadership Theory
Leadership Practice
Strategic Profile and Planning
Group Presentations
Four-Framed Analysis
Assessment Breakdown
%
Two Case Studies:
1. Analysis of structure, human resources
in the assigned organisational case.(1000 words)
2. Analysis of politics and culture
in the assigned organisational case. (1000 words)
Linked to Module Outcome: MO1
60%
Group Project:
Strategic Profile of an assigned organisation (3000 words)
Linked to Module Outcome: MO1
30%
Personal Reflection (500 words)
Linked to Module Outcome: MO1
Coursework Breakdown
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Lecture
Independent Learning
Library
10%
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addressed
% of
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Full-Time Hours per semester
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Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Assessment Date
Hours
24
101
<Module Code>: Non-Profit Management Basic Concepts
Researching, structuring information, writing up
Total Workload
Assignment
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Bolman and Deal
Reframing Organizations, 3rd ed.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997
McCann, Joseph
Church and Organizations Scranton: Uni of Scranton, 1993
Handy, Charles
Understanding Organizations Harmondsworth: Penguin
3rd edition Paperback 2005
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