Area: | Graduate School of Business |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Provides an in depth understanding of the major concepts, models and skills of effective team performance for team leaders and managers. Current theories of teamwork and research on group dynamics and team performance are covered. Students learn and practice key group facilitation skills. Team rewards and recognition strategies are also covered. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An ability to apply models for leading teams. Knowledge of characteristics of effective teams. An ability to resolve conflicts. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Schwarz, R. (1994), The skilled facilitator. Practical wisdom for developing effective groups. San Francisco, Jossey Bass. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Group paper and presentation 50%. Interview and presentation 25%. Paper and presentation 25%. 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 | Perth City Campus | Short Period 5 | Y | 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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