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5275 (v.8) Management Processes and Policies 560
Area: | School of Management |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examines some of the current research and practice in management and organisation theory. Managers occupy key roles in society, and as organisations become increasingly complex and global, the role of the manager becomes more critical. Suitable for those interested in a career in general management and administration. |
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Unit Outcomes: | The program involves a presentation on developing theory in management, preparing a reflective diary relating to management and a final examination. On completion of this unit students will have - Identified some of the complexities in the theory and practice of management. Developed an understanding and appreciation of the responses needed in dealing with them. |
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: | Aguilar, Francis Joseph (1992), General Managers in Action Policies and Strategies, 2nd ed. New York, OUP. Argyris, C. and D. A. Schon (1978), Organizational Learning: A Theory of Action Perspective, Wokingham, Addison-Wesley. Banki, I.S. (1996), Dictionary of Professional Management Authoritative Comprehensive, Systems Research Institute. Barnard, C. (1938), The Functions of the Executive, Cambridge, Harvard. Barnard, C. (1948), Organization and Management, Cambridge, Harvard. Bergquist, William H.(1993), The Postmodern Organization, Mastering the Art of Irreversible Change,.San Francisco, The Jossey-Bass Management Series. Boje, D.M. Robert, P. Gephart, Jr. and Tojo, T. (eds.) (1996), Postmodern Management and Organisational Theory, London, Sage. Boone, L.E. and Bowen D.D. (1987), The Great Writings in Management and Organizational Behavior. 2nd ed. New York, Random House. Boone, L.E. and Kurtz D.L. (1992), Management, 4th ed. New York, McGraw-Hill. Bower, J.L. (1991), The Craft of General Management. Boston, Harvard Business School, The Practice of Management Series. Boyett, J.H. and Boyett, J. T. (1998), The Guru Guide, The Best Ideas of the Top Management Thinkers, New York, John Wiley. |
Unit Texts: | Hatch, M.J. (1997), Organisation Theory: Modern, Symbolic and Postmodern Perspectives. New York, OUP |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 20%. Management Diary/Journal 40%. Presentation to the Class 40%. 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 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 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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