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Title PRINCIPLES IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Code EBUS102
Coordinator Dr L Menzies
Operations and Supply Chain Management
L.A.Menzies@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

        12

24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
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Assessment 1: Reflective Report Type: Coursework Size: 2000 Words Weighting: 100% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Anonymous Assessment  -2000 words    100       

Aims

The aim of the module is to provide a study of the key principles, systems and techniques used to assure effective operations management. The module covers an extensive range of subjects including supply chain management, quality management, people management and production management. The aims are to enable the student to:

understand the role of operations management in manufacturing and service organisations;

understand and apply a range of tools and techniques relevant to the effective management of operations;

have an introductory understanding of the principles of operations management.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to understand and apply a range of tools and techniques relevant to the effective management of operations.

(LO2) Students will be able to have an introductory understanding of the principles of operations management.

(S1) Commercial awareness

(S2) Organisational skills

(S3) Communication skills

(S4) Lifelong learning skills


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 12
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2: Workshop
Description: Operations Management Simulation Game
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 12
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: 2 x 6 hours across the semester

Self Directed Learning Hours: 126
Description: These independent learning hours are aimed at supporting the directed student learning. The module leader will provide guidance in the form of suggested readings and topics to examine with the expectation that students are well prepared to contribute to the workshop activities and to understand the content of lectures. Self-Directed Learning will include research activity, developing academic writing skills, and wider reading to support the module

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills
How this is developed: The level of research required for the assignment is a real base for li fe long learning skills
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: The coursework requires a strong level of written communication
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is developed: Through participation in workshops and also preparation for assignments.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework

Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness
How this is developed: Throughout the lectures, concepts will be linked to real world examples
Mode of assessment (if applicable)


Syllabus

 

LECTURE PROGRAMME

Introduction to operations management;

Production planning and control;

Inventory management;

Supply Chain Management;

Sustainable Operations;

Operations Strategy;

Quality management;

Service Operations.

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

Students will have an opportunity to play operations management simulation game to understand the real life challenges of managing operations in an organisation and implement the learnings of the classroom in a simulated environment of an organisation. Students will also learn to prepare the reflective assignment discussing the key learnings from the simulation game.


Recommended Texts

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