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MAN-20203 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 17 March 2026

MAN-20203 - Management Essentials: People, Processes, and Performance
Coordinator: Tolu Olarewaju Room: N/A
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

Building on foundational knowledge, this module emphasises operational aspects of managing businesses, both small and large. Topics include managing people and resources, understanding operational processes, and techniques for improving organizational performance. You will explore how people, processes, and performance interact within industries and how managers can ensure firm profitability and sustainability.

Aims
To develop an understanding of business management, strategies, and decision-making, emphasizing the complexities of managing in a global context.
To explore the importance of cultural awareness and assess the impact of cultural dimensions on human resource management within multinational corporations.
To investigate the challenges and opportunities of domestic and international business, focusing on long-term profitability, sustainability, and strategic adaptation.
To provide foundational knowledge in management, human resource management, and operations, while fostering analytical skills to assess organizational effectiveness in diverse business environments.

Intended Learning Outcomes

analyse theoretical concepts and debates related to business management, including human resource management, operations, and organisational effectiveness in the twenty-first century.: 1
assess contemporary issues and how they impact on business strategies, structures, and decision-making.: 1
appraise the role of human resource management in managing people across diverse contexts.: 1
evaluate operational processes, supply chain management, and strategies for maintaining organizational performance.: 2
develop analytical skills for assessing business processes, performance metrics, and organizational change management: 2

Study hours

48 hours of lectures
48 hours of tutorials
60 hours of assessment preparation
72 hours for guided reading
72 hours of guided investigation and assessment completion

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 60%
Assignment weighted 60%
Write a 2000-word essay (excluding references), based on at least two empirical case studies or a business case discussed in class, identifying and applying key managerial skills and competencies needed to navigate the challenges of managing business operations. Your essay should include an appropriate use of the literature and models discussed in class.

2: Assignment weighted 40%
Reflective assignment weighted 40%
A reflective assignment based on the key competences and skills required for business management. Use a reflective model to develop a 1,000-word reflective essay showing the competencies and skills for business management.

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Last Updated: 17 March 2026