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307118 (v.1) Critical and Creative Thinking and Business Leaders Series 061 (MBA)


 

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Contact Hours:

1.0

Seminar:

1 x 1 Weeks Once-only

Syllabus:

Builds on the applied courses through the imposition of a semi-structured in-house project undertaken individually. It provides the opportunity to apply directly the skills and knowledge acquired, which reinforces prior learning while providing workplace deliverables. Structured to fit individual needs, depending on background.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Critically selected and integrated the variety of management theories explored in the MBA to best improve the business environment. Communicated situational analyses appropriately to inform theory driven business decisions and actions. Explored the assumptions underlying various paradigms relating to management and the business environment. Communicated analysis of specific situations in a format which is informative for decision making. Identified critical assumptions about people and business which may influence application of MBA knowledge and skills in a variety of business situations. Reflected on ways in which critical assumptions about people and business may influence application of MBA knowledge and skills in their own work experience. An appreciation of the complexity of factors influencing individual, group and organisation behaviour. An Ability to recognise the philosophical assumptions of current management practices. Used concepts models and theories in developing appropriate analysis for a variety of individual, interpersonal and organisation situations. Researched using variety of sources including on line academic databases, CD-ROMs and on-line assessments.

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:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Critical and Creative Thinking Theoretical Session. Business Leaders Series Seminars (4). Completion of apllication of PATOP model. This is by pass/fail assessment.

Field of Education:

 80301 Business Management

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Perth City CampusTrimester 1Y  
2004Perth City CampusTrimester 2Y  
2004Perth City CampusTrimester 3Y  

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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