IIE Learn Module Outline BMNG6222

Business Management 2B
BMNG6222/d/p/w
MODULE OUTLINE 2024
(First Edition: 2017)

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Table of Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 3
Using this Module Outline ........................................................................................................... 4
Module Resources........................................................................................................................ 5
This Module on Learn................................................................................................................... 6
Icons Used in this Document and on Learn ................................................................................. 7
Module Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 8
Module Outcomes........................................................................................................................ 8
Assessments ................................................................................................................................. 9
Module Pacer ............................................................................................................................. 12

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Introduction
Welcome to Business Management 2B. This module builds on previous material you have
studied and will extend your knowledge in key areas of the subject. Upon completing this
module, you should have a better grasp of some of the main issues in business management and
how to approach the challenges that you are likely to face in the working world.

You must use your textbook together with this guide. Please note that the module does not
follow the chapters in the textbook sequentially, and for one learning unit, it does not use the
textbook at all. It is thus vital that you follow this guide, which indicates the relevant sections of
the textbook to study. The textbook contains the majority of the material, and it is essential that
you study it closely.

Contemporary management principles (your prescribed textbook) comprise a wide range of

traditional and contemporary management principles and concepts and many examples
illustrating how successful managers of 21st century business organisations apply theory to
practice in their organisations. The underlying themes of the book are the changes and
challenges facing modern organisations and the functions that managers perform to manage
their organisations in an environment characterised by major, on-going change.

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Using this Module Outline

This module outline has been developed to support your learning. Please note that the
content of this module is on Learn as well as in the prescribed material. You will not succeed
in this module if you focus on this document alone.

• This document does not reflect all the content on Learn, the links to difference resources,
nor the specific instructions for the group and individual activities.
• Your lecturer will decide when activities are available/open for submission and when these
submissions or contributions are due. Ensure that you take note of announcements made
during lectures and/or posted within Learn in this regard.

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Module Resources
Prescribed Material (PM) for Brevis, T. Vrba, M. (ed). 2021. Contemporary Management
this Module Principles. Cape Town: Juta
Recommended Readings, Please note that a number of additional resources and links
Digital, and Web Resources to resources are provided throughout this module on the
Learn platform. You are encouraged to engage with these as
they will assist you in mastering the various objectives of
this module. They may also be useful resources for
completing any assignments. You will not, however, be
assessed under examination conditions on any additional or
recommended reading material.
Module Overview You will find an overview of this module on Learn under the
Module Information link in the Course Menu.
Assessments Find more information on this module’s assessments in this
document and on the Student Portal.

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This Module on Learn

Learn is an online space, designed to support and maximise your learning in an active manner.
Its main purpose is to guide and pace you through the module. In addition to the information
provided in this document, you will find the following when you access Learn:
• A list of prescribed material;
• A variety of additional online resources (articles, videos, audio, interactive graphics, etc.)
in each learning unit that will further help to explain theoretical concepts;
• Critical questions to guide you through the module’s objectives;
• Collaborative and individual activities (all of which are gradable) with time-on-task
estimates to assist you in managing your time around these;
• Revision questions, or references to revision questions, after each learning unit.

Kindly note:
• Unless you are completing this as a distance module, Learn does not replace your
contact time with your lecturers and/or tutors.
• Business Management 2B is a Learn module, and as such, you are required to engage
extensively with the content on the Learn platform. Effective use of this tool will
provide you with opportunities to discuss, debate, and consolidate your
understanding of the content presented in this module.
• You are expected to work through the learning units on Learn in your own time –
especially before class. Any contact sessions will therefore be used to raise and
address any questions or interesting points with your lecturer, and not to cover every
aspect of this module.
• Your lecturer will communicate submission dates for specific activities in class and/or
on Learn.

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Icons Used in this Document and on Learn

The following icons are used in all your modules on Learn:

Icon Description

A list of what you should be able to do after working through the learning
unit.

Specific references to sections in the prescribed work.

Questions to help you recognise or think about theoretical concepts to be

covered.

Sections where you get to grapple with the content/ theory. This is mainly
presented in the form of questions that focus your attention and are aimed
at helping you to understand the content better. You will be presented with
online resources to work through (in addition to the textbook or manual
references) and find some of the answers to the questions posed.

Opportunities to make connections between different chunks of theory in

the module or to real life.

Real life or world of work information or examples of application of theory,

using online resources for self-exploration.

REMEMBER:

You need to log onto Learn to:

• Access online resources such as articles, interactive graphics, explanations, video clips,
etc. which will assist you in mastering the content; and
• View instructions and submit or post your contributions to individual or group
activities which are managed and tracked on Learn.

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Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the required knowledge,
understanding, and skill to be effective contemporary managers who are able to apply
comprehensive knowledge of management functions to new challenges through
demonstrating how to respond to a changing and challenging business environment.
Module Outcomes
MO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the key management functions in a business.
MO2 Apply knowledge of managerial decision-making techniques to manage
information for use in decision making.
MO3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in business
management.
MO4 Apply knowledge of management, motivational and leadership theories.
MO5 Evaluate the impact of change in the business environment.
MO6 Design control systems for a business organisation.

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Assessments
Integrated Curriculum Engagement (ICE)
Minimum number of ICE activities to complete 4
Weighting towards the final module mark 10%

BMNG6222/d/p
Tests/Assignments/Examination Test Assignment Examination
Weighting 30% 25% 35%
Total marks 60 100 120
Open/Closed book Closed book Open book Closed book
Resources required N/A Additional N/A
research
required
Learning Units covered LU1 – 4 LU1 – 5 All

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Assignments/Examination Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Examination
Weighting 30% 25% 35%
Total marks 100 100 120
Open/Closed book Open book Open book Closed book
Resources required Additional Additional N/A
research required research required
Learning Units covered LU1 – 4 LU1 – 5 All

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Assessment Preparation Guidelines

Format of the Assessment Preparation Hints
(The Focus/ Approach/ Objectives) (How to Prepare, Resources to Use,
etc.)
Assignment The assignment will challenge you You will need to start preparing well
to do some independent reading in advance. Consult the
and research on the content recommended additional readings
covered. in the relevant learning units.
Test You will receive a variety of theory- To prepare effectively for this test
based and application-based you can include the following in
questions. Questions will range your preparation:
from short questions to longer • Ensure that you work through
questions requiring in-depth all the revision questions and
knowledge of the material. activities in the LUs tested.
Practical examples may be • Check if you are confident
requested, and scenario and case that you could answer
study questions may be included. questions relating to all of the
learning objectives for the
LUs tested.
• Practice both recall and
higher-order skills such as
analysis and evaluation.
Examination Questioning is theory-based with To prepare effectively for the exam,
application to scenarios or cases. you can include the following in
You might also be asked to write an your preparation:
essay in the exam in which practical
thinking and application of theory • Ensure that you work through
is tested. all the revision questions and
activities in the LUs tested.
• Ensure that you can
confidently answer questions
relating to all of the learning
objectives for the LUs tested.
• Practice both recall and
higher-order skills such as
analysis and evaluation.

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• Work through essay-type

questions and ensure you
know how to answer an
essay-type question through
the application of theory to a
case or scenario.
• Learning units might be
integrated in that one
question might cover aspects
of more than unit.

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Module Pacer
Code Programme Contact Sessions Credits
BMNG6222 BAD2, BBM2, BBR2, BCC2, BCE2, 48 Contact
BCO2, BET2, BPH2, BSS2, BML2
BMNG6222d BAD2d 24 Contact + 12 Learn
15
BMNG6222p BAD2p 36 Contact
BMNG6222w BAD2w, BBM2w, BBR2w, BCO2w, 12 Contact
BET2w
Learning Unit 1 Composition of the Management Environment

Overview:

In this learning unit, we focus on the management environment and its impact on decision-
making. We will explore contemporary approaches in management, and management
structures and dynamics, as well as the analysis of the management environment.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please also ensure that you complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 1: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: Making Management Decisions Prescribed Material
Sessions: 1 - 5 LO1: Discuss the importance of the (PM)
BMNG6222d management environment when Chapter 4
Sessions: 1 - 2 making management decisions.
BMNG6222p LO2: Explain the concepts of the process,
Sessions: 1 - 4 systems and contingency approaches in
BMNG6222w management.
Session: 1
Academic Week: 1 Theme 2: Dynamics of the Management
Related Outcomes: Environment
MO1 LO3: Discuss the structure and dynamics of
the management environment.

Theme 3: Analysing the Management

Environment
LO4: Conduct a basic analysis of the
management environment.

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Learning Unit 2 The Management Process

Overview:

In this learning unit, we will focus on managers and management in today’s world, including
the management process that is followed. We will explore the various levels and areas of
management in an organisation, the distribution of roles, the requisite management skills, and
ways in which one can learn to manage most effectively.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 2: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: The Modern Manager Prescribed
Sessions: 6 - 10 LO1: Discuss the importance of managers and Material (PM)
BMNG6222d management in the modern society. Chapter 2
Sessions: 3 - 5 LO2: Explain the management process.
BMNG6222p
Sessions: 5 - 8 Theme 2: The Levels and Role Distribution of
BMNG6222w Managers
Session: 2 LO3: Discuss the different levels and areas of
Academic Week: 2 management in an organisation.
Related Outcomes: LO4: Explain the role distribution of managers.
MO1
MO3 Theme 3: Skills for Effective Management
LO5: Analyse skills needed by managers.
LO6: Discuss the ways in which one can learn to
manage successfully.

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Learning Unit 3 Principles of Leading

Overview:

In this learning unit, we focus on leadership as a function of management, the differences

between management and leadership, the various components of leadership, leadership
theories, and the more contemporary approaches to leadership.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 3: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: What is Leadership? Prescribed Material
Sessions: 11 - 15 LO1: Discuss the concept of leadership as a (PM)
BMNG6222d management function. Chapter 19
Sessions: 6 - 8 LO2: Differentiate between leadership and
BMNG6222p management.
Sessions: 9 - 12 LO3: Analyse the characteristics of
BMNG6222w leadership.
Sessions: 3 - 4
Academic Week: 3 – 4 Theme 2: Leadership Theories
Related Outcomes: LO4: Discuss the trait theory.
MO1 LO5: Compare the behavioural leadership
MO3 theories with each other.
MO4 LO6: Discuss the contingency theories of
leadership.

Theme 3: The Contemporary Leader

LO7: Analyse the contemporary approaches
to leadership.

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Learning Unit 4 Workforce Motivation

Overview:

In this learning unit, we will focus on motivation in the workplace, examining the nature and
theories of motivation, including the content, process, and reinforcement theories of
motivation. We will look at arguments for and against the use of money as a motivator and
explore the ways in which managers can use job design to motivate employees.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on earn.

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Learning Unit 4: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: Motivation as a Process Prescribed
Sessions: 16 - 20 LO1: Explain the nature of motivation. Material (PM)
BMNG6222d LO2: Describe the motivation process. Chapter 20
Sessions: 9 - 11
BMNG6222p Theme 2: Motivation Theories
Sessions: 13 - 16 LO3: Differentiate between content, process and
BMNG6222w reinforcement theories of motivation.
Session: 5 LO4: Discuss the content theories of motivation.
Academic Week: 5 LO5: Discuss the process theories of motivation.
Related Outcomes: LO6: Discuss the reinforcement theory of
MO1 motivation.
MO4
MO6 Theme 3: Money and Job Design
LO7: Analyse the advantages and disadvantages
of using money as a motivator.
LO8: Analyse the ways in which managers can
use job design to motivate employees.

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Learning Unit 5 Managing Organisational Change and Individual Stress

Overview:

In this learning unit, we will focus on the internal and external forces of change experienced
by an organisation as well as the different dimensions of change. We will explore the reasons
for resistance to change and the ways in which to manage change effectively. Lastly, we will
examine the nature of stress and the causes of managerial stress.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 5: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: Organisational Change Prescribed Material
Sessions: 21 - 27 LO1: Discuss the forces of change. (PM)
BMNG6222d LO2: Discuss the dimension of change. Chapter 5
Sessions: 12 - 15 LO3: Explain why organisations and individuals
BMNG6222p resist change.
Sessions: 17 - 20 LO4: Analyse ways in which to overcome
BMNG6222w resistance to change.
Session: 6
Academic Week: 6 Theme 2: Managing Change
Related Outcomes: LO5: Discuss the approaches to managing
MO1 change.
MO3 LO6: Identify the areas of organisational
MO5 change.
MO6
Theme 3: Managing Stress
LO7: Discuss the nature of stress.
LO8: Analyse the sources of managerial stress.

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Learning Unit 6 Decision Making

Overview:

In this learning unit, we will focus on decision-making and its relationship to problem-solving.
We will examine the different types of decisions managers may have to make, the conditions
under which these decisions may be made, and the potential decision-making models a
manager could utilise. Finally, we will explore group decision-making and improvement
techniques, including tools that may assist managers to make decisions under various
conditions.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 6: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: How to Manage Decision-Making Prescribed
Sessions: 28 - 33 LO1: Contextualise decision-making in terms of Material (PM)
BMNG6222d the management process. Chapter 12
Sessions: 16 - 18 LO2: Explain the relationship between
BMNG6222p problems, problem-solving and decision
Sessions: 21 - 24 making.
BMNG6222w LO3: Compare the different types of managerial
Sessions: 7 - 8 decisions.
Academic Week: 7 – 8
Related Outcomes: Theme 2: Conditions and Models of Decision
MO1 Making
MO2 LO4: Compare the various decision-making
MO6 conditions.
LO5: Analyse the various decision-making
models.

Theme 3: Group Decision-Making and

Recommendations
LO6: Discuss group decision-making.
LO7: Suggest techniques for improving group
decision-making.
LO8: Evaluate decision-making tools under the
various decision-making conditions.

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Learning Unit 7 Information Management

Overview:

In this learning unit, we will focus on the impact of information management on the decision-
making process and competitive advantage. We will examine the components of an
information system as well as their functions, and the costs and characteristics of useful
information. We will also explore the ways in which information systems are used within an
organisation, including their classification into operational and managerial functions. We will
end the unit with a look at generic information systems for managers and their development
process.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 7: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: Managing Information Prescribed Material
Sessions: 34 - 39 LO1: Describe the basic functioning of an (PM)
BMNG6222d information system. Chapter 13
Sessions: 19 - 20 LO2: Explain information management in
BMNG6222p terms of the decision-making process.
Sessions: 25 - 28 LO3: Discuss the importance of managing
BMNG6222w information for sustaining competitive
Sessions: 9 -10 advantage.
Academic Week: 9 -10 LO4: Analyse the characteristics and costs of
Related Outcomes: useful information.
MO2
MO3 Theme 2: Use of Information Systems in
MO4 Contemporary Organisations
LO5: Discuss the organisation of information
systems in modern organisations.
LO6: Classify information systems in terms of
their use in operational and managerial
support.

Theme 3: Information Management Systems

for Managers
LO7: Develop a generic information system
for managers.

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Learning Unit 8 Communication and Interpersonal Relations

Overview:

In this learning unit, we will focus on the communication process and its potentially
problematic areas. We will explore organisational communication and the differences
between formal and informal communication, including the barriers to effective
communication and ways in which to overcome these barriers in order to become a more
effective communicator. Finally, we will examine the impact of modern information
technology on the communication process, and the ways in which to manage conflict through
negotiation.

Please work through Themes 1, 2, and 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 8: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: The Communication Process Prescribed Material
Sessions: 40 - 44 LO1: Discuss the communication process. (PM)
BMNG6222d LO2: Analyse the communication process in Learn
Sessions: 21 - 22 order to identify problems. platform/Additional
BMNG6222p LO3: Discuss the various aspects of material
Sessions: 29 - 32 organisational communication.
BMNG6222w LO4: Differentiate between formal and
Session: 11 informal communication.
Academic Week: 11
Related Outcomes: Theme 2: Barriers to and Recommendations
MO1 for Effective Communication
MO3 LO5: Discuss the barriers to effective
communication.
LO6: Recommend ways in which managers
can become better communicators.
LO7: Discuss the impact of information
technology on the communication
process.

Theme 3: Interpersonal Relationships in

Conflicts and Negotiations
LO8: Discuss interpersonal relationships in
terms of conflict and negotiation.

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Learning Unit 9 Contemporary Organisations and New Management Challenges

Overview:

In this learning unit, we will focus on the ways in which organisations have evolved over time,
and the variables that bring about change in organisations. We will also compare the classical
model of organisations to the new, contemporary organisation model.

Please work through Themes 1 and 2 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for this
learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.

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Learning Unit 9: Theme Breakdown

BMNG6222 Theme 1: Influences on Contemporary Prescribed
Sessions: 45 - 48 Organisations Material (PM)
BMNG6222d LO1: Discuss the changing face of contemporary Chapter 3
Sessions: 23 - 24 organisations.
BMNG6222p LO2: Analyse the variables impacting
Sessions: 33 - 36 contemporary organisations.
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Session: 12 Theme 2: New Organisation Model
Academic Week: 12 LO3: Compare the classical model of a formal
Related Outcomes: organisation to a new, contemporary
MO4 organisation model.
MO5

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