Global Resource Management

MGT6310

Title	Global Resource Management
Code	MGT6310
School	RBS
Module Level	6
Module Code	MGT6310
Available Summer	N
Semester	1
Credits	15
ECTS Credits	7.5
Contact Hours	48
Course Length (wks)	12
Course Leader	David Snell
Lecturers	Neil Coade
Course Aims	The module aims to: Demonstrate to the student the importance of the theories of global product management; Provide students with an understanding of the drivers of these theories in global business; Illustrate how a flexible organisation can develop a range of competitive advantages through its product management strategy; Develop a clear understanding of the range of techniques and strategies used to produce an effective operations strategy; Critically evaluate strategic decision-making in global product management.
Course Content	Oral communication Written communication Problem-solving IT Team work
Learning Outcomes	On completion of this module, students should be able to: LO1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the theoretical and empirical literature in global product management, as well as up-to-date knowledge of relevant current ideas and developments across the globe; LO2 Recognise the prime features of product management, and critically analyse how they vary in different global organisations; LO3 Identify and demonstrate the responses to global corporate change in terms of global product management, and LO4 Critically evaluate the use of different strategic competencies in achieving innovative solutions to global product management problems.
Presentation	Students are expected to attend four hours each week. The topic for each week will be covered by a lecture followed, later in the week, by a seminar/workshop. Students will be required to prepare in advance for each week’s topic by reading the set chapter/s shown in the course structure. Coursework activities are identified in the course structure. The teaching of this module will be supported by the use of case studies to exemplify the topic.
Reading Recommended	DICKEN. P. (2007). Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy. London: Sage Publications Ltd (5th ed.). FLEISCHER, C. & BENSOUSSAN, B. (2003). Strategic and Competitive Analysis. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. GARDINER, P.(2005). Project Management. Basingstoke: Palgrave. HARDING, S. & LONG, T. (1998) MBA Management Models. Aldershot: Gower. HILL, T. (2005) Operations Management. Basingstoke: Palgrave (2nd ed.) JENKINS, M. & AMBROSINI, V. (2002). Strategic Management: a multi-perspective approach. Basingstoke: Palgrave. PORTER, M. (1985). Competitive Advantage. New York Free Press. PORTER, M. (1992) Competitive Advantage of Nations. London: The Macmillan Press Ltd. PORTER, M. (2000) Can Japan Compete? London: The Macmillan Press Ltd.
Reading Required	HEIZER, J. & RENDER, B. (2005) Principles of Operations Management. London: Pearson Prentice Hall (6th. ed).
Pre-Requisites	MGT4500 Introduction to Management MGT5100 Issues in Contemporary MGT5100 Issues in Contemporary Management
Asseseement Methods	Mid-term test - Week 5 - 40% Presentation - Week 8 - 15% Report - Week 10 - 45%
Weekly Schedule	Introduction to the course; Globalisation and business process re-engineering; Project management skills; Materials requirement planning; Lean production and inventory management through JIT; Aggregate planning in the service sector; Financial impact on supply chain management; Location strategies; The management of Quality; the quality standards for global production; Product and service design.