mgt1fom foundations of management
FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT
MGT1FOM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to the management of organisations. It provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts and relevant issues relating to the management of firms operating in the modern Australian and global business environment. The relationship between management theory, practice and organisational performance will be explored within the context of both individual effect and organisational outcomes.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects THS1LEM
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the intellectual foundation of the study and practice of management, and its evolution since the industrial revolution
- Activities:
- Examination, case studies. Reading of important writings in the field of management.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explain, apply and critically evaluate the theories, principles and concepts that guide the effective management of modern organisations.
- Activities:
- Examination, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Explain the framework for the interaction of organisations and the environment
- Activities:
- Examination, individual essay and workshop case studies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Identify and describe the challenges faced by managers in Australian organisations and suggest effective solutions to address these problems
- Activities:
- Examination, individual essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
China, 2016, Week 08-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 08 - 23
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 08 - 23
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
China, 2016, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 28 - 31
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
China, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
China, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole El-Haber
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection | 1500 words | 30 | 02, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Individual Essay | 1500-2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Assessment Task 3: Final Exam | 2000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |