Apply post-structural (and post-modern) theory in order to critically analyze management situations.
| Module Code & Title: Philosophy of Management (MGT3033M)
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| Description of Assessment Task and Purpose:
Your task is to write a 2000 word essay (+/-10%). Essay Question:
Drawing on 3 key concepts discussed in the modules reading, critically discuss the value of philosophy for making sense of managerial practices – Examine at least one example of contemporary organizational practice – Reflect on the impact of the module on your own professional development
Key concepts may include: modernism, postmodernism, panopticon, docility,
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| Learning Outcomes Assessed:
LO1 Conceptualize management as a complex phenomenon, involving social, cultural and political dimensions as well as conditioned upon tacit philosophical assumptions. LO2 Apply post-structural (and post-modern) theory in order to critically analyze management situations. LO3 Take a position within debates around the value/legitimacy of post-structural (and post-modern) theory in management theory and practice.
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| Knowledge & Skills Assessed:
Subject Specific Knowledge, Skills and Understanding – Understand different philosophies of work. – Understand organizational values and their impact. Professional Graduate Skills – Able to identify barriers and overcome them. – Able to consider the implications of decisions.
Emotional Intelligence – Able to challenge and give constructive feedback. – Able to undertake critical analysis.
Career-focused Skills – Able to use influencing skills. Able to work collaboratively both inside and outside the organisation
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