ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title The Networked Organisation
Code KMGT709
Coordinator Miss VK McCall
Marketing (ULMS)
V.Mccall@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 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           50

100

150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session  Weeks 2-8 (approx. 5    35       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session  Weeks 2,4 and 6-8* (    25       
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session  Maximum of 3 in week    30       
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session  Week 8* (approx. 1,0    10       

Aims

To provide students with an understanding of the drivers and dimensions of competitive performance within the networked organisation To enable students to understand the drivers and dimensions of competitive performance. To enable students to evaluate operations strategy and practice in the context of its importance to the success of a company in its marketplace. To encourage students to consider the techniques of strategic operations management for achieving key performance objectives.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic role of operations in the management of modern business processes

(LO2) Identify and explain a range of operations management initiatives and techniques that can be considered in the development of operations management strategy

(LO3) Assess a variety of approaches to designing and organising the various components of operations

(LO4) Evaluate techniques for measuring and improving performance, preventing failure and ensuring quality in business operations

(LO5) Identify and explain a range of operations management initiatives and techniques that can be considered in the development of operations management strategy

(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written communication skills through group discussions and assignments.

(S2) Problem Solving and Decision Making: Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or programme of action in their course assessment.

(S3) Information and Communication Technology Skills: Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, databases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course.

(S4) Time management. This involves planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 7.

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 13.


Syllabus

 

Indicative:   ·          Introduction to Strategic Operations Management within a networked organisation ·          The development of operations strategy ·          Operations Strategy: Cases and Examples ·          Performance Measurement ·          Preventing Failure and Securing Quality Use of technology to support and enhance networked organisation processes


Recommended Texts

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