Area: | Graduate School of Business |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Provides students with exposure to current theoretical developments in business and management. There is an emphasis on integrative theory, although discipline-based theory advances will also be canvassed. Seeks to develop the skills of critical analysisof theory both on the basis of its own assumptions and structure and by exploration of the related research literature. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Searched research databases and literature relevant to current theoretical developments in business. Outlined a contemporary theoretical development in a business discipline or cross discipline area of relevance to his/her own business environment. Designed a communication for a workplace group on an aspect of theory as it relates to business, and business practice. Explored the structure and assumptions of a selection of theoretical models to critically analyse them. Demonstrated an example of the value of integrative theory in business and management practice. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Rosenhau, (1991), Post-Modernism and the Social Sciences: Insights, Inroads and Intrusion, Princeton N.J, Princeton University Press. Wheatley, J. J. (1992), Leadership and the New Science. San Francisco, Bennett-Kochler Publishing. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | 1st paper-conceptual 25%. 2nd paper synthesis 40%. 3rd paper-critical analysis 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Perth City Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lingnan Uni HK | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lingnan Uni HK | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Rajabhat Institute Thailand | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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