Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
This module is based on knowledge obtained in 1st Semester in
Operations, Innovation and Organizational Configuration and in
Supply Chain Configuration.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand inter-relationships between business functions like
R&D, internal operations and logistics and supply chain
management
- Describe methods to assess the financial implications of
decisions within core business functions
- Explain the possibilities to conduct risk management at
functional and organizational level
- Understand the differences between functional and
organizational performance management systems
- Account for cross-functional linkages between business
functions for the efficient management in the global
organization
Skills
- Identify improvement opportunities involving multiple functions
in an organization and partners across the supply and value
chain
- Evaluate suggestions for improvements across core business
functions and across the supply and value chain in a structured and
systematic manner
- Analyze the sources of risks across functions
- Configure functional and organizational performance management
systems
Competences
- Design efficient processes in logistics, supply chain, and new
product development systems ensuring cross-functional integration,
risk management.
- Develop a holistic performance management systems for
individual functions and overall organization by understanding the
impact of functional performance measures on overall corporate
performance
Type of instruction
The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of
teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150
hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Management Systems |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |