bua5mgt management fundamentals
MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
BUA5MGT
2016
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 practice or 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-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUO5MGT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Management | Prescribed | Schermerhorn, J. R., Daidson, P., Poole, D., Woods, P., Simon, A. and McBarron, E. (2013) | 5TH ASIA PACIFIC EDITION. WILEY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To 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. To 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)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. To 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. To 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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City Campus, 2016, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays 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 in-class case study | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One in-class test | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500 word individual essay | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1500 word individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class group case study | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
City Campus, 2016, Week 22-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Laing
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 27-30 2016, 9-5pm"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One in-class case study | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One in-class test | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500 word individual essay | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1500 word individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class group case study | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Vietnam, 2016, Week 02-13, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Laing
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One in-class case study | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One in-class test | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500 word individual essay | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1500 word individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class group case study | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |