MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
BUA5MGT
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will focus on the fundamental principles of management. An exploration of the development of these principles from historical precedents to present day applications will form a significant part of this subject. Students will be expected to develop a body of knowledge regarding the underlying theory used in the practice of contemporary management.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Laing
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Evolution of Management Thought | Recommended | Daniel A. Wren, D.,A. and Bedeian, A., G. (2009) | 6TH EDITION. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To apply key theory to contemporary management practice and demonstrate where that theory explains these phenomena
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and case studies cover key management practice and theory. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key management theories and debates
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. To demonstrate an engagement with the body of knowledge surrounding key management theories and debates
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and research exercises cover key management theories and debates. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key management theories and debates.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. To solve critical management issues within a simulated management context
- Activities:
- Group assignment develops capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. To write critically about management issues
- Activities:
- Individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
City Campus, 2015, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bret Slade
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekends at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions are scheduled weekly 6-9pm and will be video conferenced to regional campuses"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One group assignment | (3-4 students per group, at 2000 words per person) with viva voce (15-20 mins) (5 mins per student) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Two x 1-hour in-class test | 20 | 01, 02 |
City Campus, 2015, Week 22-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bret Slade
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 22 - 23
Four 8.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 22 to week 23 and delivered via blended.
"Block delivered daily, May 29-31 and June 1, 9-5pm"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One group assignment | (3-4 students per group, at 2000 words per person) with viva voce (15-20 mins) (5 mins per student) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Two x 1-hour in-class test | 20 | 01, 02 |
Vietnam, 2015, Week 02-10, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 60
Enrolment information: Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bret Slade
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 02 - 10
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One group assignment | (3-4 students per group, at 2000 words per person) with viva voce (15-20 mins) (5 mins per student) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Two x 1-hour in-class test | 20 | 01, 02 |