Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 30.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 30 Hours Quarterly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to organisational systems and structures. Organisational puposes and policies in relation to own work. External and internal factors affecting organisations. Introductory concepts of policy and policy development, policies which impact on own work area, relevant internal and external policy making groups. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified key policies which affect, or are affected by, their own work. Described own position and management role in organisational or work contexts. Described the main internal features and external factors affecting their own organisation. Understood introductory concepts about policy and outline the relevance to their own work and community settings. Identified relevant policy making groups and individuals in their own work or community context. |
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: | Blackmore, K., (1998). Social Policy. Buckingham, Open Uni Press. Block, P., (1990). The Empowered Manager. New York, Jossey Press. Crawford, F., (1989). Jalinardi Ways: Whitefellas Working in Aboriginal Communities. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Gillies, D., (1994). Nursing Management: A Systems Approach. Sydney, W.B. Saunders. Maclagan, P., (1998). Management and Morality. Sydney, SAGE Publications. Parker, M., (1998). Ethics and Organizations. ed. Sydney, SAGE Publications. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed text. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1), Short answer test, Journal writing. Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade.This is by Pass/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | 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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