MGX5210

Management theory

(BUS)

Dr John Selsky, Dr Julie Wolfram-Cox

6 points + 3-hour class per week + Caulfield, Clayton, Distance

Synopsis: This subject analyses schools of thought in management including rational, systems, cultural, critical and post modern approaches. These are considered from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Different metaphors, or images, are used to highlight different facets of organisational reality.

Assessment: On campus (two individual assignments of 3000 words each, 70%; two presentations, 30%): 100% + Distance (two individual assignments of 3000 words each, 70%; examination, 30%): 100%