Типовые оценочные материалы по теме 1

Тема 1. Особенности научно-исследовательской работы магистра

Практическое задание

Задание 1. Comment on the following quotation. “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going” (Jim Ryun).

 

Задание 2. Write down 3 reasons why you decided to study for Master’s degree.

 

Задание 3. Compare them with those of your group- mates and make up a joint list of your motives.

 

Задание 4. Read the text on the qualifications necessary for masters. Be ready to discuss them.

 

QUALIGICATIONS OF THE FIRST CYCLE OF LEARNING which are awarded to students who:

· Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the field of the study that is built on the previous stages of education;

· Can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to their work or vocation, and have competences typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments and solving problems within the field of their study;

· Have an ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within the field of their study) to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues;

· Can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both special and non special audiences;

· Have developed those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS THAT SIGNIFY THE COMPLETION OF THE SECOND CYCLE are awarded to the students who:

· Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon and extends and/or enhances that typically associated with Bachelor’s level and provides a basis opportunity for originality developing and/or applying ideas, often with a research context;

· Can apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in a new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study;

· Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that includes reflection on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements;

· Can communicate their conclusions, and knowledge and rationale inderpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist clearly and unambiguously;

· Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

 

Задание 4. Have a discussions of the competences, described in the given above texts.

 

Задание 5. These are competences necessary to study for the master degree. Look through this list and make up a presentation on the topic “Helpful hints for the future scientist (present master).

 

Competences:

· capacity for analysis and synthesis;

· ability to apply knowledge in practice;

· planning and time management;

· profound knowledge in the field of study;

· effective oral and written communication in English;

· translation skills

· advanced computer skills;

· basic research skills;

· readiness and capacity for life-long learning;

· ability to generate new ideas;

· critical thinking;

· capacity to adapt to new situations; ability to work in team; leadership;

· ability to work in a multicultural environment, etc.

 

Критерии оценки

За каждое задание можно получить 20 баллов максимально,100 баллов – 100 %, соответственно 1 балл – 1%.

v  «отлично»/«зачтено» – 100%

v «хорошо»/«зачтено» – 80%

v «удовлетворительно»/«зачтено» – 60%

v «неудовлетворительно»/«не зачтено» – менее 60%

 

Типовые оценочные материалы по теме 2

Тема 2. Основы менеджмента.

Практическое задание

 

Задание 1. Read and translate the text.

 

Nature of Management

Nowadays the English word «management» is well-known all over the world. It means «управление» in the Russian language. Management has become the subject of increasing interest; the definition of management is the central point of discussion today. It is undoubted that there is the difference between what is meant by «management» and by «administration». Harold Koonz, the theorist of management, gives the following definition: «Managing is the art of getting things done through and with people». E.F.L. Brech offers another definition: «Management is a social process entailing responsibility for the effective and economical planning and regulation of the operations of an enterprise and formally organized groups». Frankly speaking, some authors view management as a skill, whereas other theorists state that it is an art. What is not in doubt is the fact that management is the both: the skill and the art of directing human activities by the achievement of predetermined goals. It deals with the process of making decisions. As for «administration», it is not easy to define and to make clear the distinction between that and management. It is used in the field of narrow activity of regulation day-to-day operations of any organizational section. The word «administration» is used to describe the various top functions in public service; it is the part of management. Finally. It should be noted that «management» and «administration» are in close interrelation. It is well known that for most companies standing still means simply the death: they have to grow or die. So, it is the main goal of management to enforce a company in its development.

The purpose of management follows from the main objective of business activity: that is the profit maximization. The desire for money obliges entrepreneurs look for new management techniques or use the better from the old ones to protect their business interests.

But it isn't the sole management objective, the other objectives are subservient to this. It must be named as well the behavioural science view on management objectives. Managers can set objectives by fulfilling their own interest more than that of the owners. The Stakeholder Theory states that there is a number of interested parties to formulate the objectives: not only managers and stakeholders, but also consumers, suppliers, employees, etc. Therefore, management must unite the interests of all these groups. So, the management objectives can be seen to be socio-economic. The organizational policy is shaped out of the combination of objectives and social factors. Surely, it is true to say that top managers develop the policy and objectives, according to the accepted form of philosophy, so, the agreeing and policy formulating are the important responsibilities of any objective executives.

In a traditional company there are the policy committees: the finance committee, the marketing committee, the personnel committee, the production committee, and so on. They coordinate all the efforts for the successful policy-making process. In the modern world of rapid technological development and change, any organization must have specific and clear goals to be profitable and successful.

It must be remembered that executives should do their best to manage their companies effectively and successfully. According to Peter Drucker, success is the result of doing the right things, whereas the effectiveness is caused by doing things right. Taking into account that management concept, a team of executives ensures the complete way of running business. It is commonly stated that the theorists consider management aspects.

Experience shows that the main management components are as follows:

Organization structure. HRM (Human Resource Management), Finance, Business plan, Marketing Economy, Logistics.

It can be said that strategic management is one of the special parts of management. It is aimed at the mission, external environment problems, long-range planning, people, informational technologies, at strategy development and its implementation in the market in terms of changing environment. The key points that are important here, are:

 -What are the strategic objectives, prognosis, programs and plans of an organization?

 -What are the present and future activities company develops to promote?

 -What are the strategic actions to achieve the strategic objectives?

One of the main aims of strategic management is to make people do things efficiently, the essence of its functions is coordination of the individual efforts for achieving company's strategic objectives. The five major goals of strategic management are:

Strategic Vision, Mission and Image; Strategic Objectives; Strategy Development; Strategy Implementation; Estimation of Results.

As for the five functions of strategic management, they are as follows:

 -strategy planning;

 -organization of strategic plans implementation;

-coordination of actions by strategic plan implementation;

 -motivation by strategic results achieving;

 -control of strategy implementation.

The strategy implementation is a dynamic process, and the firm should control it continuously, taking into account the current situation. A company willing to succeed, should analyse and estimate the results of its strategic plan, and include the proper changes in its implementation.

 

Задание 2. Answer the questions to the text:

 

1. Why has management become the subject of increasing interest?

2. What definitions are given to management by the scientists?

3. What is the difference between management and administration?

4. What does the Stakeholder Theory state?

5. What policy committees are there in a traditional company?

6. What are the main management components?

7. What are the main functions and objectives of strategic management?

 

Задание 3. Read and translate the text:

Management is based on doing things through people including people of different nationalities. It can't be denied today that understanding people across cultures is a condition of effective business communication. Business people need foreign language for a number of purposes:

international projects which require them to work more harmoniously

travel

standardizing and sharing logistical systems with their oversees companies

educational exchanges that allow business people to learn about different styles of doing business

communicating with their business partners on the telephone, conferences, etc.

It's common knowledge that learning foreign languages for comminication should go hand in hand with learning new cultures. Learning languages for business communication presupposes knowing the language of meetings, discussions, negotiations, presentations and telephoning, which have their own cultural peculiarities, on the one hand, and the language of management, marketing, finance, etc. on the other hand.

In the future big companies will be running courses and seminars on cross-cultiral business-communication and will be developing the cultural sensitivity of their employees.

Задание 4. Say which of the statements below are true and which are false.

1. A foreign language helps businessmen to explore different cultures.

2. Cultural sensitivity can be taught at cross-cultural seminars.

3. The languages of presentations and negotiations have much in common.

4. Foreign languages and culture should be learned separately.

5. It is impossible to operate logistical systems without knowing a foreign language.

6. The language of management is a part of a communicative competence.

 

Задание 5. Match the two halves on each sentence.

How to study efficiently

A.

1. Begin by

2. Be realistic: there is no point in

3. Find a quiet place where you can work without

4. If possible, use it only for

5. Check you have everything you need before

6. This means you won't waste time

7. Encourage yourself by

B.

a) making plans you can't possibly keep

b) making a list of what you have to do

c) studying

d) marking each topic on your list as you complete it

e) jumping up to fetch things every five minutes

f) being interrupted

g) starting work

 

Критерии оценки

За каждое задание можно получить 20 баллов максимально,100 баллов – 100 %, соответственно 1 балл – 1%.

v  «отлично»/«зачтено» – 100%

v «хорошо»/«зачтено» – 80%

v «удовлетворительно»/«зачтено» – 60%

v «неудовлетворительно»/«не зачтено» – менее 60%