303233 (v.2) CAS - Indigenous Organisational Practice 113

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y