Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit examines how organisations operate, the context in which they operate, and the factors which determine how managers can operate more effectively. The main topics include: the management function in an organisational context; the impact of external and internal environments; the planning, organising and controlling of organisations; future management trends and business planning.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• describe the historical development of management theory
• evaluate factors in the internal and external environment that have an impact on what managers do and how organisations work
• explain what is meant by business planning
• identify the process of and the analytical tools used in strategic management
• identify how organisations are designed and structured
• define the nature of operations management.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination 2 hours: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Glennis Hanley

Contact hours

3 hours per week