Abstract

The subject offers an overview of management approaches and methods, and principles of organisational behaviour. This subject will build students' appreciation that there can be a variety of understanding surrounding organisation activities and events and that there will rarely be a single 'right way' in responding to any organisational situation. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

ManagementEssential skills for the study and practice managementOrganisational environments and culturesEthics and social responsibilityPlanning and decision makingOrganisational strategyDesigning adaptive organisationsMotivationLeadershipManaging communicationControl

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to research and compare various sources of information about management;
2.
be able to compare and contrast the work of influential management thinkers and researchers;
3.
be able to explain their personal values and experience in relation to management theory;
4.
be able to express opinions on management issues with clarity, from both personal and more objective positions that are backed up with sound evidence and analysis; and
5.
be able to apply management theory in order to analyse management dilemmas and problems, and provide recommendations for action.

Assumed knowledge

Not available to students who have completed MGT173.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed MGT173.