Module Code EMBM03
Version 1
Module Title Managing Operations
Credits 10
Valid From 01-Sep-14 to 31-Aug-20
Status Mandatory
Subject Board EMB
Academic level 7
Study period W (either semester A or B)
Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Associated programmes None
Not available to students taking/having taken N/A
Content (Indicative)
The aim of this module is to provide the student with an understanding of the function,
practice and development of various aspects of contemporary operations management.
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The nature of Operations and project management
Operations strategy
Managing quality and improving operations
Effective utilisation of scarce resources
Capacity, planning and control and techniques
Inventory management
Risk management
Supply chain management
HR aspects of operations
Teaching and Learning Experience
Teaching & Learning activities will comprise:
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Case Studies
Critical Reflection
Directed Study and Reading
Independent Learning
Lectures
Peer Group Study
Presentations
Seminar Groups
Tutorials
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Virtual Learning Environment
Work-Based Tasks
Workshops
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
On successful completion of the module, students will be expected at threshold level
to demonstrate an ability to:
1. Critically appraise the operations activities in an organisation, and assess the degree
to which they fulfil organisational objectives.
2. Discuss and apply operations management tools and techniques for more effective
management of scarce resources and critically evaluate their use in relevant work
situations.
3. Develop improvements in operations using operations management methodologies
Assessment (Compulsory)
Assessment task
Essay
Load (eg
wordage)
Weighting (as
a percentage)
2500
100%
Learning
outcomes
assessed
1-3
Indicative reading
Heizer, J. and Render, B. (2010) Operations Management (9th Ed) NJ, Prentice Hall
Hill, A. and Hill, TT. (2011) Essentials of Operations Management, London, Palgrave
Jones, P. and Robinson, P. (2012) Operations Management, OU Press.
Krajewski, l. j. Ritzman, L. P. and Malhota, M. K. (2010) Operations Management, 9th Ed.
NJ, Prentice Hall
Slack, N., Brandon-Jones, A. and Johnston, R. (2011) Essentials of Operations
Management, London, Prentice Hall
Slack, N. Chambers, S. and Johnston, R. (2010) Operations Management (6th Ed), Prentice
Hall
Journals
Journal of Operations Management
Production and Operations Management Journal
Project Management Journal
Total Quality Management Journal
Web sites
http://www.iomnet.org.uk
http://www.cips.org
www.pmi.org.uk
www.managers.org.uk