MGX5210 - Perspectives in organisations and management

Leader: Associate Professor Anne Bardoel

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit 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.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• examine current theories of management and organisations and identify the significance of these theories for management practise
• critically analyse and interpret the many assumptions that underpin those theories
• select different constructs of organisations to inform the analysis of problems and issues in organisations and large scale systems (industries, policy sectors, communities)
• interpret organisational and management practise based on the application of a range of differing theoretical perspectives
• develop further the verbal and written communication skills required to discuss and interpret various theories of management and organisation.

Assessment

Individual assignment (4000 words): 40%
Individual assignment (4000 words): 40%
Group presentation: 20%

Contact hours

3-hour class per week, block mode

Prerequisites

Must have passed four 9000-level units