Postgraduate Business Management 2020-2021

Organisational learning is argued to be a critical process affecting the success or otherwise of organisations, for example in achieving competitive advantage. The efficiency and effectiveness of the process influences performance outcomes. Therefore attention needs to be given to examining and improving organisational learning. This is often achieved through mechanisms and techniques associated with knowledge management. Learning and knowledge are intertwined, as the former is a necessary condition for the creation of the latter. There is therefore an established connection between the two concepts. This module will explore that connection to develop a critical understanding of the concepts of knowledge management and of organisational learning and associated theories and the personal and professional skills associated with designing and implementing knowledge management strategies that promote organisational learning. The module explores the implications for professional practice and requires learners to reflect critically on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint and provides opportunities for applied learning and continuous professional development.

This course aims to critically analyse the major organisational and external contexts within which organisations operate across the range of business sectors in which Human Resource professionals work.  Course members will evaluate the impact of the business environment and a range of stakeholders on organisation’s choices and strategies.

This course focuses on personal development and the high-level skills needed to manage complex team communication, analysis, negotiation and leadership challenges. Practice-based sessions offer an opportunity to self-evaluate and create personal development plans. Good practice is critiqued to help set targets and standards for executive performance, particularly in relation to effectiveness in challenging work scenarios.

This course focuses on personal development and the high-level skills needed to manage complex team communication, analysis, negotiation and leadership challenges. Practice-based sessions offer an opportunity to self-evaluate and create personal development plans. Good practice is critiqued to help set targets and standards for executive performance, particularly in relation to effectiveness in challenging work scenarios.