FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT
MGT1FOM
2015
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-ordinatorBret Slade
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. Describe the underlying features of managerial work at a general level in written form
- Activities:
- Examination, Tutorial Based Case Studies and linked individual Reflective or Observational Inquiry, Review of the body of knowledge supported by peer reviewed management journals and tutorial based case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness (Ethical Awareness)
- Writing (Writing)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
02. Explain, apply and critically evaluate the theories, principles and concepts that guide the effective management of modern organisations in written and oral form
- Activities:
- Examination, Review of the body of knowledge supported by peer reviewed management journals, Tutorial Based Case Studies and linked Reflective or Observational Inquiry.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Writing (Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness (Ethical Awareness)
03. Evaluate the business environment (in written form) and assess its impact on Australian organisations
- Activities:
- Examination Tutorial Based Case Studies and Reflective or Observational Inquiry
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Writing (Writing)
- Ethical Awareness (Ethical Awareness)
04. Explain, through writing, the framework for the interaction of organisations and the environment
- Activities:
- Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Ethical Awareness (Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
05. Compare and contrast the contributions of the foundation studies of management to management theory through writing
- Activities:
- Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Writing (Writing)
06. Systematically research and analyse appropriate management literature and cite it correctly
- Activities:
- Review of the body of knowledge supported by peer reviewed management journals and tutorial based case studies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
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.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
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.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Week 08-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
08
-
23
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 08 to week 23
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
28
-
31
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
37
-
52
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 37 to week 52
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
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.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
at night
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
32
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
at night
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
11
-
22
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
28
-
39
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 39
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
45
-
05
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 45 to week 05
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual reflective or observational inquiry essay | 1500 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one annotated bibliography review of the body of knowledge | 1500-words or equivalent supported by in depth reference to peer reviewed mgt journals and tute based case studies | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |