MGX5360

Strategic management in the public sector (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Professor Graeme Hodge

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (OCL)
City Second semester 2003 (Evening)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (OCL)
City First semester 2004 (Evening)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Focusing on strategic management, this unit examines the notion of rationality, and outlines many potential alternative approaches. It draws on a broad range of practitioner experience and local and overseas case studies and academic contributions and critiques on strategic planning and management. Emphasis is on case studies through the analysis of recent organisation successes and failures in public and non-government sectors, perspectives on strategic management are articulated and explored.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 30% + Case study (3000 words): 35% + Final assignment (3500 words): 35%

Contact Hours: 3-hour class per week

Prerequisites: MGX9270