ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | STRATEGIC ORGANIZATION | ||
Code | ULMS765 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr LB Day Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship Lisa.Day@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
MKIB153 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING |
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 |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Second Semester | 2 hours | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Group presentation and reflective summary There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Second sem | 10-15 minutes and on | 30 |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to develop knowledge and understanding of multi-level processes involved in the conduct and performance of formal organisations and their constituent groups and individuals. Participants will become familiar with leading-edge theory about organisation and management and how such processes relate to strategy, organizational environment and performance. The module will serve as an intellectual platform to proceed to further modules of study. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Explain why organization is a strategic act integral to performance in and of organizations; |
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(LO2) Elaborate on the theoretical and practical linkages between organization and factors of the environment, corporate strategy and performance; |
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(LO3) Describe and evaluate critically, classic and contemporary theories about organisational and managerial effectiveness; |
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(LO4) Identify processual and structural dynamics in and around formal organisations that shape organisational form, conduct and performance in contemporary environments; |
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(LO5) Diagnose organisational situations and appreciate alternative choices and approaches for managing people and processes in and around organisations. |
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(S1) Problem solving |
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(S2) Commercial awareness |
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(S3) Empirical research skills |
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(S4) Ethical awareness |
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(S5) Organizational skills |
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(S6) Critical thinking |
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(S7) Leadership |
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(S8) IT skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module will be delivered though a series of key lectures/tutorials. In addition, students will be required to work within study groups, which will operate through the University’s virtual learning environment. The discussions of the group will be monitored by the module leader. Lectures x 12 hours Tutorials x 12 hours Self-directed learning x 126 hours |
Syllabus |
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Understanding concepts of organization, strategy and environment; Modelling the relationship of organization, strategy and environment to performance; Decision making and managerial effectiveness; Organisational inertia and change; Organizing and managing as strategic acts; Strategic practice; Contemporary organisational conditions and challenges; New forms of organising and strategizing; Strategy and the firm. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |