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.

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.

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:

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

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 20%. Management Diary/Journal 40%. Presentation to the Class 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y