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MNM3MSD: Managing Services Delivery
Module code: MNM3MSD
Module provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting; Henley Business School
Credits: 10
Level: 7
When you'll be taught: Full year
Module convenor: Mr Nigel Spinks, email: nigel.spinks@henley.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: No placement specified
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students:
Talis reading list:
Last updated: 19 November 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
The economic contribution of services exceeds that of other sectors in an increasing number of countries worldwide. In addition, the growth of servitization means that services have become increasingly important, even to manufacturing companies. The Managing Service Delivery elective module responds to the resulting opportunities and challenges by focusing on the key principles that underpin service delivery in order to provide a theoretical and practical grounding for those aspiring to manage and lead the provision of services to their organisation’s internal and external customers.Ìý ÌýÌý
The Managing Service Delivery module is designed for practicing managers and early career high potential employees who are likely to fast track into senior leadership positions, to enable them to:Ìý
- Identify the characteristics of service operations and the implications for service deliveryÌý
- Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to design, manage and improve service processesÌý
- Evaluate their own and their organisation’s design and management of service deliveryÌý
- Formulate appropriate approaches to improving service deliveryÌý
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý
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- Critically evaluate the applicability of module theories and concepts to service delivery in specific contextsÌý Ìý
- Describe and analyse the design and management of service delivery, using appropriate models and frameworksÌý Ìý
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and formulate appropriate strategies for achieving that improvementÌýÌý
Module content
Topics to be covered include:Ìý
- The nature of service operations and key dimensions of service strategyÌý
- Service delivery system and process designÌý
- Meeting customer demand for service, including forecasting and capacity managementÌý
- Measuring and improving service delivery.Ìý
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
This is a self-study module, comprising an online study guide with core and further readings, supported by practice application exercises, a discussion forum and multi-media learning objects, including video.Ìý
Study hours
At least Please note that the hours listed below are indicative and for guidance purposes only.Ìý hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | 35 | ||
ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
ÌýPlacement and study abroad | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
ÌýIndependent study hours | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Independent study hours | 65 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.Ìý
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Individual written assignment | 100 | 2,500 words | Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas. |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:
/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark;Ìý
- where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
The module includes a series of practice applications designed to help develop deeper understanding of module concepts and frameworks by applying them to contexts/problems identified by the programme member. An online discussion forum monitored by a Henley-based tutor supports these activities.Ìý
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Individual written assignment | 100 | 2,500 words | Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas. |
Additional costs
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
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Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
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