buo5mgt management fundamentals
MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
BUO5MGT
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will focus on understanding the fundamental principles of management and applying these principles in practice to case studies. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own management practiceor observe others in management roles in order to make the links between theory and practice and strengthen your own managerial competencies.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTimothy Marjoribanks
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA5MGT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to do this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Management | Recommended | Schermerhorn, JR, Davidson, P, Poole D, Woods, P, Simon, A, and McBarron, E. (2013) | 5th Asia Pacific Edition, Wiley |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate key management theories
- 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. Apply key theories to contemporary management practice and demonstrate where that theory explains these phenomena
- 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)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
03. Develop solutions for critical management issues
- Activities:
- Group assignment develops capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Write critically about contemporary management issues
- Activities:
- Individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Online, 2015, Teaching Session 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 38 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 38 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Report Applying theory to practice 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual essay 2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Concept Map 800 words | 15 | 03, 04 | |
| Participation | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Individual Essay 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Report Applying theory to practice 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual essay 2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Concept Map 800 words | 15 | 03, 04 | |
| Participation | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Individual Essay 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Report Applying theory to practice 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual essay 2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Concept Map 800 words | 15 | 03, 04 | |
| Participation | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Individual Essay 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTimothy Marjoribanks
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Report Applying theory to practice 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual essay 2000 words | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Concept Map 800 words | 15 | 03, 04 | |
| Participation | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Reflective Individual Essay 800 words | 15 | 01, 02, 04 |