| Title: | Org Mgt & Knowledge Mgt |
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| Long Title: | Organisation Management and Knowledge Management |
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| Field of Study: |
Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2012/13 ( September 2012 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
DANIEL CAHILL |
| Module Author: |
DANIEL CAHILL |
| Module Description: |
The module aims to develop an understanding of the development of organisation management and knowledge management theories and techniques and their practical application in dynamic business environments. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Explain the evolution of organisation and management theories. |
| LO2 |
Critically assess the practical application of organisation and management theories in the modern business environment. |
| LO3 |
Describe and critically discuss knowledge management models. |
| LO4 |
Analyse the application of knowledge management techniques in the design and construction process. |
| LO5 |
Debate the concept of Organisation Management and Knowledge Management in the context of the development of buildings. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Development of Organisation Management
The historical development of management theories. Organisation Principles, models, tools and techniques.
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Organisation Management in practice
Organisation management in modern practice. The design of organisations to match the situation and/or environment.
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Development of Knowledge Management
The development of Knowledge Management models, tools and techniques.
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Knowledge Management in practice
The application of Knowledge Management to business and project environments. The knowledge sharing culture. Knowledge Management and innovation, including contemporary information technology and devices. Document management
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Essay |
Reflection on practical implications of Knowledge Management on organisations involved in design and construction projects. |
2,4,5 |
50.0 |
Week 9 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Delivery of class material |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Self directed learning |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Delivery of class material |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Self directed learning |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Cole, G A & Kelly, P 2011, Management Theory and Practice, 7th ed. Ed., Cengage Learning [ISBN: 978-0273745624]
- Mintzberg, H 2011, Managing, Financial Times/ Prentice Hall [ISBN: 978-0273745624]
- Anumba, C 2011, Knowledge Management in Construction, Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 978-0470659441]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Osterwalder, A & Pigneur, Y 2010, Business Model Generation, John Wiley & Sons [ISBN: 978-0470876411]
- Mintzberg, H , Ahlstrand, B & Lampel, J B 2010, Management - it's Not What You Think, Financial Times/ Prentice Hall [ISBN: 978-0273719670]
- Styhre, A 2011, Knowledge Sharing in Professions, Gower [ISBN: 978-1409420972]
- Anumba, C J, Egbu, C & Carrillo, P (Editors) 2005, Knowledge management in construction, Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 978-1405129725]
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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- Kanapeckiene, L et al, 2011, Integrated Knowledge Management Model and System for Construction Projects, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, vol. 23, no. 7, 1200-1215
| | Other Resources |
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- Academic Journal: Construction Management and Economics, Routledge
- Academic Journal: Engineering, Construction and
Architectural Management
, Emerald
- Academic Journal: Construction Innovation, Information,
Process, Management
, Emerald
- Academic Journal: Organisation, Technology &
Management in Construction: An
International Journal
, University of Zagreb
- Academic Journal: Journal of Knowledge Management, Emerald
- Academic Journal: Knowledge Management Research &
Practice
, Palgrave Macmillan
- Academic Journal: The Learning Organisation; The
International Journal of Critical
Studies in Organisational Learning
, Emerald
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