Introduction to Management BUS020C414S , Roehampton University, London
| Academic year and term: | Year 1, Term 2 |
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| Module title: | Introduction to Management (Level 4) |
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| Module code: | BUS020C414S | |
| Module Convener: | Dr Guy Bohane |
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| Learning outcomes assessed within this piece of work as agreed at the programme level meeting | Knowledge outcome – On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the processes, procedures and practices for effective management in organisations. Intellectual /transferrable skill outcome – Students who successfully complete this module will be developing your competence in using a range of basic analytical and managerial techniques and processes including objective setting, monitoring and evaluation as well as interpersonal skills of successful managers. |
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| Business Readiness outcomes assessed within this piece of work as agreed at the programme level meeting | Students will be developing an understanding of and using techniques to solve business problems with awareness of commercial acumen as well as developing your ability to write reports and have confidence in team working. |
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| 1)Type of assessment: |
One summative assessment which is an individual report on a case study – The Arcadia Group. The report will be 2,000 words in total. · A 2,000 words individual report will address one specific problem topic within the case · Formative (unassessed) – In week 5 – Complete and submit to your seminar tutor in paper form the Arcadia Group (see Appendix 1 below). |
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| Submission date and time |
Students submit reports through Turnitin by Students submit final summative report through Turnitin by Tuesday 26th May 2020 |
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| Marks and feedback date: | Within 20 working days of submission of the report – | |
| 9) Formative Assessment Detail: Type Dates as agreed at programme level meeting How formative contributes to summative assessment |
In Week 5 in your seminar class you will be asked to have completed and submit the Arcadia Group Study Planning Sheet (see and complete Appendix 1 below). You should be considering how management theory will need to be applied to the problem. Students will be provided feedback on the quality and coherence of the planning in Weeks 7 & 8 seminars. |
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Summative Assessment: Instructions to students
Assessment Case Study –
The Arcadia Group
The assessment is based on a business and management case study which requires a critical approach to identifying and problem-solving a range of business and management challenges within the case. Throughout the term you will undertake research and analysis which will inform your individual report. Within the individual report you will include a summary and key justifications for the resolution of one of the problems in the case supported by management theories and principles.
The report will be an individual 2,000 words report which will address one of the four specific ‘problems’ identified in the case. You will receive a full briefing in Week 4.
Students will be expected to apply management theory to practice throughout the report.
Case Study – The Arcadia Group
The Arcadia Group is a leading fashion retailer in the UK which operates 2,500 high street stores and outlets (concessions) in the UK, Ireland and the US. It also operates an online sales business. They own the famous brands of Burton, Top Man, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Outfit, Outfit kids, Miss Selfridge, Wallis and Topshop. The company has a long history, having developed the business through the acquisition and sale of fashion brands and companies including BHS which was sold in 2015. The company is currently owned by the Green family and it led by Sir Philip Green.
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