FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT

MGT1FOM

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides you with an introduction to the management of organisations. You will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and relevant issues relating to the management of firms operating in the modern Australian and global business environment. You will explore the relationship between management theory, practice and organisational performance within the context of both individual effect and organisational outcomes.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: THS1LEM

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsReading List available from LTU Library. Refer to Subject LMS Site for details.Recommended2017var.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Explain the intellectual foundation of the study and practice of management, and its evolution since the industrial revolution

Activities:
Examination, case studies, In-class exercises.critical reflection exercises Reading of important writings in the field of management.
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)

02. Explain, apply and critically evaluate the theories, principles and concepts that guide the effective management of modern organisations.

Activities:
Examination, case studies, critical reflection exercises, In-class exercises
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)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Explain the framework for the interaction of organisations and the environment

Activities:
Examination, individual essay and workshop case studies.
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)

05. Identify and describe the challenges faced by managers in Australian organisations and suggest effective solutions to address these problems

Activities:
Examination, individual essay,In-class exercises
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)

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

China, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 00 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

China, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

China, 2017, Week 08-23, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 08 - 23
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 08 - 23
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Sydney, 2017, Study Period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.

WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Sydney, 2017, Study Period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Vietnam, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05

Vietnam, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole El-Haber

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical Reflection Exercises (500 words)1504
Individual Essay (1500 words)3001, 04, 05
2 hrs Final Exam (1500 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.4001, 02, 04, 05
In-class Exercises (500 words)1501, 05