MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND THEORY
MGT5MPT
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will focus on the fundamental principles and theory 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 analyse critically, evaluate and develop a body of knowledge regarding the underlying theory used in the practice of contemporary management. Learning is developed through a combination of lectures, group work and individual activities. The subject is taught by way of lectures and is not structured to be accessed by distance or personal non-interaction. This subject offers a practitioner's approach to management focussing strictly on the operational context. Management theory is then applied to explain what is taking place in each explored context, giving students diagnostic and analytical frameworks that can be immediately employed in the contemporary industrial setting.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5MGT; BUA4MGT
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 6th Edition | Prescribed | Daniel A. Wren, D.,A. and Bedeian, A., G. | JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. 2009 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To evaluate key theory to contemporary management phenomena and critically explain the phenomena using this instrument.
- 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:
- 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,Ethical behaviour)
02. To develop diagnostic and analytical frameworks to predict and solve critical management issues within the management context.
- Activities:
- Group assignment develops capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes
- 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,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
03. To engage with the contemporary industrial setting and analyse critically specific management 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:
- 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,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
04. To analyse, evaluate and write critically about management issues.
- Activities:
- Individual assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
City Campus, 2016, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: City Campus instance Limited space
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 2: One 2000 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 3: One group assignment (3-4 students per group - 2000 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 1: 1 hour mid-semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 4: 1 hour end of semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 |
City Campus, 2016, Week 16-17, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 60
Enrolment information: City Campus Instance Limited Space
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Geraldine Kennett
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 16 - 17
Five 6.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 16 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 2: One 2000 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 3: One group assignment (3-4 students per group - 2000 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 1: 1 hour mid-semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 4: 1 hour end of semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 90
Enrolment information: Limited space with enrolments already exceeding seats available. No larger room available. Adding quota and not allowing any more online enrolments.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture 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 2: One 2000 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 3: One group assignment (3-4 students per group - 2000 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 1: 1 hour mid-semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 4: 1 hour end of semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 2: One 2000 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 3: One group assignment (3-4 students per group - 2000 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 1: 1 hour mid-semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 4: 1 hour end of semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 |
Online, 2016, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 36.0 hours scheduled online class per study period from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 2: One 2000 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 3: One group assignment (3-4 students per group - 2000 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 1: 1 hour mid-semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 4: 1 hour end of semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 2: One 2000 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 3: One group assignment (3-4 students per group - 2000 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 1: 1 hour mid-semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 4: 1 hour end of semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 |
Vietnam, 2016, Week 33-42, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janet Russell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 33 - 42
Two 3.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 33 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 2: One 2000 word individual paper | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 3: One group assignment (3-4 students per group - 2000 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assessment Task 1: 1 hour mid-semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 4: 1 hour end of semester in-class test | 15 | 01, 03 |