Title: Week 0
Course: Principles of Management

Module Preliminaries

Aim of the week: The aim of the week is to introduce you to the principle of management module, self-introduction, and laying the ground for the module.

Intended learning outcomes: At the end of this week, you will be able to;

1. Introduce yourself in the 'Self-introduction 1 and 2' Discussion forum.
2. Give a general overview of the module.

Purpose: The purpose of this week is to give you a general overview of the module and to create a rapport amongst yourselves and the moderator of the module. It is also meant to bring to your attention the guidelines that will ensure smooth learning. This includes the procedures on how to navigate Moodle.

Over to you: This week you will be expected to read the module course outline, post a brief bio of yourself and respond to at least two bios of your classmates. You are expected to post your interpretation of the course outline and respond to others posts.

Pre-topic activity: You need to watch this video to help you navigate the eNaz; : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo9m-eOMytU2RarCYJlYsMQ. You should also download the course outline for your review.

E-tivities :  To achieve the week's intended learning outcomes you are supposed to attempt E-tivities 0.1 and 0.2.

E-tivity 0.1: The purpose of this e-tivity 0.1 is to introduce yourself to your moderator and fellow classmates; this is important as a foundation for the relationships that are going to develop during this module.

Task: Write a brief biography that;

- Tell your fellow students something about your background;
- Explains why you have chosen to study Principles of Management; and
- Identify what you believe to be your greatest strength academically.
- Post your bio in the Discussion forum on the VLE called ‘Self-introduction 1’ by [.....] before or at 23h00.
- Read what the other students have posted, and comment on at least two of their bios, suggesting how you might work together to exploit your strengths for each other’s benefit.
- Post these comments by [.....] before or at 23h00.

E-tivity 0.2: The purpose of this e-tivity is to enable you make your own interpretation of the course outline in line with your expectations of this module, and your future career.

Task:

- Read the course outline that you downloaded in the pre-topic activity.
- Then, write out your expectations of this module and how you view it as a preparation for your future career aspirations.
- Post your expectations in the discussion forum, ‘’Self-introduction 2’’ by [.....] at 23h00.
- Read what other students have said. Make notes of ideas that you hadn’t thought of, but which are relevant to your own interpretation and outline.
- Take the notes that you made while reading other posts and rework your expectations to include these additional ideas.
- Post your reworked expectations in the, ‘’Self-introduction 2’’ by [....] 23h00.

Note that completing this e-tivity is a requirement of Principles of Management. If you do not engage with both aspects, your tutor may require you resubmit those aspects that were not fully addressed.

Anticipated time requirement: 5 hours