MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Engineering Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

TEC3431

Management principles 1

J Price

Objectives To provide an introduction to key management issues.

Synopsis Managerial leadership. Emerging issues and trends influencing organisational behaviour in Australia. Systems thinking and contingency approaches to management. Leadership style and development of effective work groups. Coordination and the management of conflict. The management of technological and organisational change. Managerial communication skills.

Assessment Examination (2 hours): 40% + Class test, coursework, group management report: 60%

Recommended texts

• Robbins S Management 4th edn, Prentice-Hall, 1994
• Stoner J A F and others Management Prentice-Hall Australia, 1994