Commercial Management
The Institute of Commercial Management
Business Management and Administration (1006)
The Fusee, 20A Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QL, England
SUBJECT SYLLABUS
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
(10/06)
04 October 2006
tel: +44 (0) 1202 490555 - fax: +44 (0) 1202 490666 - email: icm@icm.ac.uk - web: www.icm.ac.uk
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Business Management and Administration (1006)
Course Title
Business Management and Administration
Unit Code BMA-0605 Level Credits 1/2 20 GW
Unit Leader Pre-requisites
Main Aim(s) of the Unit:
The module introduces the student to a range of studies which are useful in understanding people in the workplace. It examines the concept of management within the global business environment and through the appraisal of business cases, a variety of approaches are considered. The module prepares students for their likely future roles as managers in organisations. It encourages them to synthesize knowledge and experience gained in other modules by considering competing perspectives on the nature of management. It encourages them to reflect upon the contribution that they might make as individuals to the management process, and to explore their own skills as potential managers, within the context of their peer group. The module touches practical, moral and ethical dimensions of the management role. This module complements the Business Strategy, Human Resource Management and Management Theory and Practice, by examining the key problems and dilemmas that may emerge for stakeholders in contemporary organisations.
Main Topics of Study:
The Organisational Background to Business Administration
The Management Framework to Business Administration • What are Business Administration and Management? • The Board of Directors • Functions within an Organisation • The 'Systems' Approach to Organisation • Planning-Control Feedback Cycles Characteristic Features of Organisations • The Structure of Organisations and the Need
Business Management and Administration (1006)
The Fusee, 20A Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QL, England
SUBJECT SYLLABUS
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
(10/06)
04 October 2006
tel: +44 (0) 1202 490555 - fax: +44 (0) 1202 490666 - email: icm@icm.ac.uk - web: www.icm.ac.uk
1
Business Management and Administration (1006)
Course Title
Business Management and Administration
Unit Code BMA-0605 Level Credits 1/2 20 GW
Unit Leader Pre-requisites
Main Aim(s) of the Unit:
The module introduces the student to a range of studies which are useful in understanding people in the workplace. It examines the concept of management within the global business environment and through the appraisal of business cases, a variety of approaches are considered. The module prepares students for their likely future roles as managers in organisations. It encourages them to synthesize knowledge and experience gained in other modules by considering competing perspectives on the nature of management. It encourages them to reflect upon the contribution that they might make as individuals to the management process, and to explore their own skills as potential managers, within the context of their peer group. The module touches practical, moral and ethical dimensions of the management role. This module complements the Business Strategy, Human Resource Management and Management Theory and Practice, by examining the key problems and dilemmas that may emerge for stakeholders in contemporary organisations.
Main Topics of Study:
The Organisational Background to Business Administration
The Management Framework to Business Administration • What are Business Administration and Management? • The Board of Directors • Functions within an Organisation • The 'Systems' Approach to Organisation • Planning-Control Feedback Cycles Characteristic Features of Organisations • The Structure of Organisations and the Need