Postgraduate - UnitMGG9370 - Management theory and practice

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	Not offered in 2012
Coordinator(s)	Mrs Candy White

Synopsis

The nature of managerial work, classical and emergent management perspectives, and the changing environment of management. Theory and practice in the context of planning, organising, leading, controlling, communicating and decision making. Environmental agendas for change and learning organisations.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

develop an understanding of the linkages between management theory and management practices (and vice versa)
develop an appreciation of the different theoretical approaches (paradigms) to the study of management
establish the relevance of theoretical concepts for an understanding of current management practices, problems and issues
gain an insight into the dynamic, complex and interdependent nature of managerial work
develop an awareness of major environmental pressures and challenges facing managers today.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%.

Chief examiner(s)

Mrs Candy White

Prohibitions

MGX9600, MBA9008