MGX9820 - Food business management and motivation

Leader: Dr Lawrie Dooley

Offered

Peninsula Second semester 2007 (On-campus)

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to the management and motivation of human resources in the food industry. Analysis of individual, group and organizational behaviour. Leadership styles and organizational culture. Motivation and retention of employees. Strategies for change management and cross functional team building. Impact of technological change on management and motivation in the food industry

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• develop in-depth knowledge of the management and motivation of human resosurces in the food industry
• gain insight into leadership styles and organisational culture
• acquire knowledge of change management and cross functional team building
• apply tools and techniques to analyse individual, group and organisational behaviour
• apply analytical methods to motivate and retain employees.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (3000 words): 30%
Individual presentation: 20%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Off Campus Attendance Requirements

Off-campus with residential blocks