MG101 Management
DESCRIPTION
This unit introduces students to the planning, decision making and structure of management within organisations with emphasis on organisation structure. The unit also aims to develop student’s skill in critically analysing the challenges in business and to provide relevant tools to assist with management roles. Primarily the unit deals with entrepreneurship, change management and human resource management. Exposure to these tools develops analytical and problems solving skills enhanced through the solution of practical problems and case studies.
RELEVANT COURSES
Undergraduate Certificate in Business
*Core unit
Elective unit
CREDIT POINTS
10
DELIVERY MODE
On campus
Online
Intensive
Extensive
PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE
Nil
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 Demonstrate understanding of key management theories and practices
LO2 Interpret the theoretical concepts and frameworks useful for analysing the internal and external environment of the firm
LO3 Understand the theoretical concepts of entrepreneurship
LO4 Evaluate how external environmental factors can impact on managerial and organisational processes and priorities
LO5 Identify and explain current strategic management challenges
CONTENT
Introduction to the manager, management, and entrepreneurship
The management environment, managing labour, insurance
Integrative managerial issues
Theoretical concepts of the key management functions
Industry case studies
Foundations of decision making and planning
Organisational structure and design
Managing human resources
Foundations of individual behaviour and managing change and innovation
Understanding groups and managing work teams
Motivating and rewarding employees
Foundations of control
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Online Quizzes - 20%
2. Case Study - 30%
3. Exam - 50%
PRESCRIBED READINGS
Robbins, S.P., Coulter, M., DeCenzo, D.A., & Woods, M. (2022). Management: The essentials (5th ed.). Sydney: Pearson Education.
Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks