Introduction to Management (MGT101)
(Use a separate outline template for each subject/unit in the course)
Section 1:
1.1
General Information
Administrative details:
Bachelor of Science (Business
Duration
Level
& Economics)
(eg one semester,
(eg introductory,
full year)
intermediate,
Subject Coordinator
advanced level or
1st year, 2nd year,
3rd year etc
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
1.2
4 Years
Semester 1
Core or elective subject/unit
Indicate if the subject/unit is a
core subject/unit
elective subject/unit
other (please specify below):
1.3
Subject/unit weighting
Indicate below, the weighting of this subject/unit and the total course points (eg
10 credit points for the subject/unit and 320 credit points for the course).
1.4
Subject/Unit Credit Points
Total Course Credit Points
3
120+
Student workload
Indicate below, the expected student workload per week for this subject/unit:
No. timetabled hours/week*
3
*
No. personal study
Total workload
hours/week**
hours/week***
6
9
Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements
etc
**
Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing
assignments, etc
***
1.5
That is, * + ** = workload hours.
Mode of Delivery
Indicate if this subject/unit is delivered
face to face
online
independent learning module/un timetabled study
by a combination of modes (please specify below)
through a practicum
other mode (please specify below)
1.6
Pre-requisites
Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite/co-requisite subject/unit(s)
for this subject/unit?
Yes
No
If yes, provide details of the prerequisite/co-requisite requirements below:
1.7
Other resource requirements
Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this
subject/unit (eg special computer access / physical education equipment)?
Yes
No
If yes, provide details of the requirements below:
Note: Access to these requirements should be detailed under 3.5 in the
accreditation application form.
Section 2 – Academic Details
2.1
Student learning outcome
List below, in alpha format, what key knowledge and skills students would be
expected to attain by successfully completing this subject/unit (link to assessment
tasks (refer to 2.4 below)):
At the end of the subject, the students should be able to:
a)
Apply the four functions of management to global business organisations along with
type of activity associated with each function
b)
Understand the personal challenges involved in meeting the complexities of global
business environment and of cross cultural management
c)
Acquire managerial competencies needed to deal with today’s turbulent times
including issues such as diversity, globalisation and rapid change
d)
2.2
Acquire the leadership skills needed to formulate and implement innovation strategies
Subject/unit content and structure
Provide details in the table below, about the subject/unit content and how it is
structured, including practical components such as laboratory, studio and workbased placements
Week
Theme
Relevant
Portion of
textbook
Cases/Articles
Activity
1
Introduction
Chapter 1 & 2
Robin Hood
Lecture Discussion
Allotment of short
and long cases to
Groups:
“Globalization 4.0”
2&3
Global
Chapter 3 & 4
Environment
&5
& Ethics
Case:
Lecture Discussion
Case Presentation
Saatchi & Saatchi (U.K.)
Q&A Session
PPT on “Ethics”
4&5
Business
Chapter 7,
Case:
Planning
6&7
Strategy
Lectures Discussion
Case Presentation
Chapter 8 & 9
McKinsey & Company (U.S)
Q&A Session
Case:
Lectures Discussion
Case Presentation
The Acer Group (Taiwan)
8&9
Organizing
Chapter
for Change
10 ,11
& Innovation
MID TERM
Ch 1- 11
Case:
Q&A Session
Lecture+ Discussion
Case Presentation
LVMH (France)
Q&A Session
Mid Term Examination
Individual Written
EXAM
Case Analysis
(1hr 20 mins)
Open Notes/PPts
10&11
Leading &
Chapter 14,
Teamwork
15 , 18
Lecture+ Discussion
Case 1: Honda (Japan)
Case 2: Rudi Gassner (Ger.)
Case Presentation
Q&A Session
12 & 13
Controlling
Chapter 19
Case : Intel (USA)
Lectures Discussion
Case Presentation
Q&A Session
14 & 15
Operations
Chapter 21
& Supply
(India ed.)
Chain Mgt.
Lectures Discussion
Case 1: Unipart (U.K.)
Case Presentation
Case 2: Ambev (Brazil)
Q&A Session
Course Summary &
Wrap-up
(16)
FINAL
2.5hrs
EXAM
2.3
Case Analysis in terms of:
Hand written paper undrer
Planning,Organizing,
exam conditions. Open
Leading, Controlling, &
Notes, Open Ppts.
Globalization
No Laptops.
Student assessment:
Provide, in table format as shown below, a schedule of formal assessment tasks
and major examinations for the subject/unit.
Assessment Type
When assessed
Weighting
Learning
Outcomes
Assessed
Assessment Type
When assessed
Weighting
Learning
Outcomes
Assessed
2.4
Class Participation
Ongoing
10%
a, c, d
Mid Term Assignment
Session 8/16
30%
a, b, c, d
Exam
End Term (16)
60%
b, c, d,
Prescribed and recommended readings:
Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and
recommended readings
Prescribed Text:
Richard L.Daft – “New Era of Management” – Thomson South Western- Second Edition