Area: | School of Management |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduces management concepts and examines the present status and future directions of this growing field of study. Specifically, the development of management thought and practices are analysed, along with organisational behaviour concepts and issues.The future of management is considered in the light of social responsibility, international implementations and new directions. |
| |
Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described key concepts in management theory. The knowledge, attitudes and skills required for a successful relationship in today's organisations. Expressed ideas, opinions and feelings. Contributed positively to group activities. Located information from a variety of sources related to a particular topic or problem. Interpreted and evaluated information. Identified problems in particular situations and suggested possible solutions. Listened to the opinions of others with empathy. |
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: | Additional references will be discussed during the appropriate seminars. |
Unit Texts: | Pedigo, K. (2003), Get Set, Sydney, Prentice-Hall. Robbins, S.P. Bergman, R. Stagg, I. and Coulter, M. (2003), Foundations of Management, Sydney, Prentice Hall. |
| |
Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 50%. One Group Presentation 15%. One Peer Assessment 5%. Two Learning Set Reports 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
|
Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
|
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Summer Period | Y | | | | 2004 | Esperance Community College | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Metro College Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Metro College Malaysia | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Metro College Malaysia | Summer Period | Y | | | | 2004 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Mktg Inst of S'pore | Trimester 2A | Y | | | | 2004 | Mktg Inst of S'pore | Trimester 3A | 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 |
|
