Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To develop an understanding of sustainability theories (such as Triple Bottom line, Circular Economy) and investigate how these will influencethe design and management of operations. The module will also be providing an understanding of how operational performance can bemeasured and improved to achieve sustainability.
Intended Learning Outcomes
interpret theories of operations management and their relevance to contemporary organisational practice: 1critically evaluate the use of performance objectives on the organisation and other stakeholders: 2critically assess and select appropriate process improvement methods for the organisation: 1critically evaluate theories of sustainability and their influence on the design and management of operations: 2design operational processes appropriate for the product or service being delivered, whilst considering the impact to environmental sustainability: 2
12 hours of plenary teaching12 hours of group work / seminar / tutorials126 hours of independent learning including reading, asynchronous video lectures, specified activities and assessment preparation.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Assignment weighted 30%Video assignment5 minute video presentation on an operations management concept/ theory and its
implementation within a working environment.
2: Report weighted 70%ReportA report investigating how an observed business operation can be redesigned to meet sustainability parameters. 2500 words.