12868 (v.4) Advanced Theory in Business 700

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.

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.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

1st paper-conceptual 25%. 2nd paper synthesis 40%. 3rd paper-critical analysis 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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