MGC2240

Organisation and management

(BUS)

Dr Edward Vaughan

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: MGC1010 or permission

Synopsis: This subject compares different beliefs about what constitutes 'good organisation' and 'good management', and looks in particular at how the notions of rationality and legitimacy (or fairness) apply to each. The aim is to inform students on the substance of debate about organisation and management, including debate about how economic pressures for continual rationalisation and re-structuring can best be balanced against those that demand greater social responsibility and justice. This is not a new debate, but developments such as privatisation and globalisation have given it added relevance.

Assessment: Written (Two assignments of 1000 words and 2500 words): 15% and 25% + Examination (2 hours): 60%