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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

30

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Non Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-05-01

Module Leader:

Janna Wood

Version Number

2022.02

Learning Methods

Off the Job Training

On the Job Training

Synopsis

This module will support you to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with shaping organisational mission, values and strategic direction.  It encompasses horizon scanning, responsible decision-making, influencing and negotiating and change leadership. By completing this module you will have the knowledge and ability to set direction, vision, governance and provide … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Learners will complete 96 hours structured off-the-job learning, outside of their normal working duties, but within their working hours. 50% of the off-the-job learning (48 hours) will take place within classroom-based seminars provided by Huddersfield Business School and the remaining hours will involve a range of learning activities including work … For more content click the Read More button below. Off-the-job learning will facilitate, support, and enhance the on-the-job learning that emerges in the context of undertaking day to day work activities. Whilst completing this module, learners will have regular contact with a Work-based Learning Coach and engage in at least one tripartite review convened between the learner, the Work-based Learning Coach and the Workplace Mentor.

Outline Syllabus

The module will cover the following:  Organisational mission, culture and values. Organisation structures; business modelling; diversity; global and horizon scanning perspectives; governance and accountability; technological and policy implications. New market strategies, changing customer demands and trend analysis. Innovation; the impact of disruptive technologies (mechanisms that challenge traditional business methods and … For more content click the Read More button below. Competitive strategies and entrepreneurialism, approaches to effective decision making, and the use of big data and insight to implement and manage change. Influencing and negotiating strategies both upwards and outwards. Challenge strategies and operations in terms of ethics, responsibility, sustainability, resource allocation and business continuity/risk management.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate critical understanding of how to shape organisational mission, culture and values.
2.
Identify different innovation strategies and analyse they improve the sustainability of an organisation.
3.
Critically discuss different approaches to decision making, including the use of business modelling & horizon scanning when implementing change.
4.
Lead change by creating an environment for innovation that drives continuous improvement.
5.
Use horizon scanning and conceptualisation to deliver high performance strategies focusing on growth/sustainable outcomes.
6.
Scrutinise strategies in terms of ethics, responsibility, sustainability, resource allocation and business continuity/risk management.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

Evidence will be judged against the learning outcomes and deemed as meeting the standard or requiring further clarification. These judgements are provided by the course leader. When further clarification is provided (if needed) the learning outcome will then be met

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