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 ORGANISATION
Code ULMS871
Coordinator Dr MP Murtagh
Work, Organisation and Management
P.Murtagh@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 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 6

12

      6

6

30
Timetable (if known) 60 mins X 1 totaling 6
 
120 mins X 1 totaling 12
 
      60 mins X 1 totaling 6
60 mins X 1 totaling 6
 
 
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

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  24 hours    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Group presentation (narrated slide deck) and critical summary. There is a resit opportunity (individual 1500 word assignment). Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymou  15 minutes (plus Q&A    30       

Aims

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, organisational environment and performance. The module will serve as an intellectual platform to proceed to further modules of study.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Ability to explain why organisation is a strategic act integral to performance in and of organisations.

(LO2) Ability to elaborate on the theoretical and practical linkages between organisation and factors of the environment, corporate strategy and performance.

(LO3) Ability to describe and evaluate critically, classic and contemporary theories about organisational and managerial effectiveness.

(LO4) Ability to identify processual and structural dynamics in and around formal organisations that shape organisational form, conduct and performance in contemporary environments.

(LO5) Ability to diagnose organisational situations and appreciate alternative choices and approaches for managing people and processes in and around organisations.

(S1) Problem solving. Case studies are used to develop skills in problem solving.

(S2) Commercial awareness. Developed through group work, class discussion, peer learning, case studies.

(S3) Empirical research skills. Developed through preparation of the group portfolio.

(S4) Ethical awareness. Developed through working with case studies.

(S5) Organisational skills. Developed through preparation of the group portfolio.

(S6) Critical thinking. Developed through group work, class discussion, peer learning, case studies.

(S7) Leadership. Developed through preparation of the group portfolio.

(S8) IT skills. Developed through preparation of the group portfolio.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus.

1 hour online asynchronous learning per week x 6 weeks
1 hour face-to-face synchronous lecture per week x 6 weeks
2 hour face-to-face seminar every week x 6 weeks
1 hour face-to-face peer-to-peer learning every week (unscheduled) x 6 weeks
Self-directed learning x 120 hours


Syllabus

 

Understanding concepts of organisation, strategy and environment;

Modelling the relationship of organisation, strategy and environment to performance;

Decision making and managerial effectiveness;

Organisational inertia and change;

Organising and managing as strategic acts;

Strategic practice;

Contemporary organisational conditions and challenges;

New forms of organising and strategising;

Strategy and the firm.


Recommended Texts

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