Area: | Graduate School of Business |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Brings together the major concepts, theories and models of business management and organisational behaviour. Seminar-based. Focusing on case studies requiring application of business and problem-solving strategies within the small to medium sized business context. Participants will work in groups to plan, implement and evaluate business strategies within the context of case studies, as well as identify problems and dysfunctional behaviour through the use of problem-solving models. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - A knowledge base in the business disciplines. Integrative thinking. Innovative thinking. Implemented management concepts. Reflective thinking. Managed different perspectives. Information and technology literacy. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | The Course Book for the Unit will be available for purchase by students at the Graduate School reception counter. A Book of Readings and Case Studies will also be available for purchase at the Graduate School. This material will support the Unit's seminar content and assessment. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) Individual case study - Atlantic Enterprises OR Individual presentation (15 minutes) on topic related to Unit Outline 30%. Assignment (2) Group (3-4) case study - XYZ Pty Ltd 50%. Assignment (3) Weekly commentary on readings and seminar participation 20%. 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 | Trimester 2 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 3 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Cape Tecknikon South Africa | Trimester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Trimester 2 | 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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