MGX9600

Managing people and organisations

(BUS)

Ms Anne Bardoel

6 points + 3-hour class per week, block mode + First and second semester + Caulfield, distance + Prerequisite: MGF9210

Synopsis: Individual behaviour in the organisation, including topics such as personality, perception, values and attitudes, socialisation and motivation. Group behaviour, including topics such as group strucutre and properties, group and team development, and leadership. Organisational analysis, including structure, design and culture. Organisational processes, including ethics and social responsibility, decision making, power and influence, stress and conflict management, systems dynamics.

Assessment: On campus (major assignment of 3000 words, 50%; two group presentations, 30%; short paper of 1000 words, 20%): 100% + Distance (examination of 3 hours, 50%; three individual assignments - 4000 words, 50%): 100%