School of Management and Business
Ysgol Rheolaeth a Busnes
Module Handbook
MM34520
Contemporary Research In Management
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Module Handbook
| Module identifier | MM34520 |
| Module title | Contemporary Research In Management |
| Academic Year | 2013-2014 |
| Module coordinator | Prof. Steven McGuire, Mr Sercan Ozcan |
| Office | 310, Rheidol Building,
Llanbadarn Campus |
| Email address | sbm@aber.ac.uk, seo5@aber.ac.uk, |
| Other staff involved | Mr David Wyn Morris
Miss Sophie Susannah Bennett Nkechinyelu Edeh |
| Aims of the Module
By examining contemporary management issues in depth, students will gain an understanding of current management thinking from both practical and theoretical perspectives. The purpose of the module is to synthesize all previous learning by exploring the boundaries of the management discipline. Not only does this help inform the Research Project module (MM35020) but also offers an insight into what students may face if they decide to continue with their studies at the postgraduate level.
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| Brief description
This module is designed to develop and augment the knowledge and understanding of management research addressed in the core management modules. It will consist of a series of self-contained lectures given by a range of staff and PhD candidates from across the school, each highlighting a topical or emergent issue in management research.
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| Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to: * Perform a focused literature search into specific areas of management theory; * Identify several key developments at the frontiers of management theory; * Critically evaluate these developments in management theory; * Communicate an understanding of these developments in written form; * Demonstrate critical self-reflexive learning; * Discuss and defend their own perspective on contemporary and pervasive management issues.
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| Transferable and Employability Skills
This module will develop number of transferable skills which will also be of use in the world of work;
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| Lecture Programme
This module will consist of various contemporary subjects from different management fields. Some of the classes are as shown below but not limited to:
Competence-based Strategic Management Sustainable Competitive Advantage Management of Product Development Strategic Human Resource Management Leadership vs. Management in the 21st Century Diversity Management Entrepreneurship
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| Semester Assessment 1 – 100% share of marks available in semester 2
Literature review
The first assignment of this semester will be based on a contemporary issue that is selected by students within Operations Management, Innovation Management, Human Resource Management or Strategic Management. Students need to write a literature review to identify the gaps/issues/problems within a specific area. This assignment has to include in-depth examinations of minimum five interrelated academic peer-reviewed articles within your study. The selected articles must be written in a narrative format where examined literatures are critically written together. Students need to define the scope of the study by focusing on a certain area and issue. Please refer to the marking criteria to see all the required elements of this assignment.
Deadline: 04.04.2014 Required number of words: 2500 ± 10%
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| Supplementary Assessment 1
Resubmission of assignment.
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| Submission must be in Hard Copy and via Safe Assign
It is also compulsory to submit a copy of your work via Safe Assign (see module page on Blackboard, under assignments). your submission is considered incomplete until you have submitted both in hard copy and via safe assign
Penalties for late submission of assessments
This is the policy on Penalties for Late Submission which will apply across all of the University from session 2012/13. Deadlines for written work are taken seriously. Students need to manage their time responsibly so that they can submit work on time.
Submission through the medium of Welsh
Whilst all students can submit through the medium of Welsh please be aware that if the class tutor/lecturer is not fluent in Welsh then the work will be translated into English before marking.
Special circumstances
Students must consult their departments’ published procedures for assessments that are unavoidably submitted late. Special Circumstances will normally only be considered on the following grounds, with appropriate supporting documentation:
The following will not be considered as Special Circumstances:
Approved by Senate 13 June 2012
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| Criterion | 0-40 (FAIL) | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
| Presentation and style | Disorganised/ incoherent. Meaning unclear and/or grammar and/or spelling contain frequent errors. Communication is unstructured and unfocused. The assignment has missing elements (i.e. title of work, basic style including introduction, body, conclusion and references). | Shows some attempt to organise in a logical manner. Grammar and/or spelling contain up to some errors. Some communication is effective and in a format appropriate to the discipline | Shows organisation and coherence. Language mainly fluent Grammar and spelling mainly accurate. Can communicate effectively in a format appropriate to the discipline | Carefully and logically organised. Material is carefully structured with clear message and visual effect. Language, grammar and spelling are accurate. Can communicate effectively in a format appropriate to the discipline | Shows a polished and imaginative approach to the topic. Language, grammar and spelling are accurate. Can engage effectively in debate in a professional manner and produce detailed and coherent project reports |
| Literature analysis | There is no evidence that the relevant literature is read (minimum number of literature analysis is not covered) | There is some evidence that the relevant literature is read | There is a an evidence that adequate level of literature is read to conduct the study | There is a significant level of literature is read to conduct the study and some of the issues are identified within the selected area | In depth analysis of relevant literature where gaps, issues and problems are identified in the selected field |
| Subject selection | The selected subject is not within the area of module. The subject is very broad to be considered for this assignment. | The selected subject is very generic and it has some relevance to the module | The selected subject is appropriate for the module and it is generic | The selected subject is appropriate for the module and it aims to study a specific area | There is a significant reason why the subject is chosen. The subject is a very specific area |
| Knowledge of theory/model | Inaccurate or inappropriate choice of theory/model. No theory/model is covered within the study. | Selection of theory/model is appropriate but some aspects have been missed or wrongly constructed | Most key theories/model are included in the work in an appropriate straight forward manner | Insightful and appropriate selection of theory/model in key areas | Assignment demonstrates integration and innovation in the selection and handling of theory/model
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| Apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts | It fails to identify the link between theory and practice. There is no relationship between examples and chosen field. | Links between theory and practice are analysed in a basic way | Links between theory and practice are constructed | Links between theory and practice are explained at significant level and there is a great illustration | Links between theory and practice are analysed in detail and there is a great evidence of critical reflection |
| Conclusion and recommendation | No conclusions ore recommendation at all. Unsubstantiated or invalid conclusions or recommendations are not directed to the issues that are discussed. | Limited evidence of conclusions and recommendations supported by theory and literature | Evidence of conclusions and recommendations grounded in theory and literature
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Conclusions are based on theory and literature. Recommendations are rational and supported by the study. | Analytical and clear conclusions well-grounded in theory and literature showing development of new ideas. Recommendations are relevant and practical.
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| Referencing | Referencing is absent and unsystematic. There are many sentences that are not referenced. | Some attempt at referencing but generally weak | Referencing often either incomplete or inaccurate | Referencing is mainly complete and accurate | Referencing is consistently complete and accurate |
| Reading List
The reading list for this module will reflect current and emerging issues in management research and as such will remain flexible and on-going in order to enhance the student learning experience. There will be an emphasis on journal articles, and an indicative list of journals (not exhaustive) is provided below:
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