Managing Organisational Health (UWS)

It is important for all organisations to perform well and make the best use of their resources. This module provides an introduction to evaluating organisational performance, and the external and internal measures that might be used.

Module Overview

This module considers organisational performance. Students are introduced to evaluating organisational performance and the external and internal measures that might be used. Students will analyse and evaluate organisations (at different levels) so that they can become more competitive. The module will consider the link between performance and organisational direction, goals and objectives. Students will reflect on how organisational objectives are met, the role of systems for managing performance, and the tools for managing performance.

A holistic view of managing performance (economy, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and efficacy) is taken. It is important for all organisations to perform well and make the best use of their resources and as a result managers are not only judged on the profit they make but how that profit has been made. Many organisations are now more open to criticism and may face legal challenges for their activities. There are many internal/external influences on organisational health. Structure, culture, appropriate systems/processes, internal performance measures, managing stakeholders’ needs and internal politics are typical influences. This module focuses on the techniques of organisational performance management and their use in measuring, monitoring and evaluating the health and wellbeing of organisations drawing on management theory from a diverse range of disciplines including strategy, operations, risk, quality, accountancy, marketing and human resources management.

Module Award

At the end of this module the student will be able to:
L1. Critically evaluate the various factors that impact upon the health of an organisation, using accepted forms of internal and external measurement.
L2. Critically analyse the extent to which the health of an organisation may affect its ability to operate in a successful manner, in terms of objectively acknowledged criteria.
L3. Apply appropriate measures to generate solutions, allowing for improvement in organisation health and, ultimately, organisational performance.

What will you study

This module considers organisational performance. Students are introduced to evaluating organisational performance and the external and internal measures that might be used. Students will analyse and evaluate organisations (at different levels) so that they can become more competitive. The module will consider the link between performance and organisational direction, goals and objectives. Students will reflect on how organisational objectives are met, the role of systems for managing performance, the tools for managing performance.

A holistic view of managing performance (economy, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and efficacy) is taken. It is important for all organisations to perform well and make the best use of their resources and as a result managers are not only judged on the profit they make but how that profit has been made. More organisations are now more open to criticism and may face legal challenges for their activities. There are many internal/external influences on organisational health. Structure, culture, appropriate systems/processes, internal performance measures, managing stakeholders needs and internal politics are typical influences.

Module Assessment

Assessment consists of a discussion thread weighted at 25%, an essay weighted at 25%, and a case study weighted at 50%

Course fees

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