MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

BUA5MGT

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will analyse the fundamental theories and principles of management and apply these in practice to management today. You will critically reflect on your own management practice or observe others in management roles to link theory and practice and strengthen your managerial competencies.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Leila Afshari

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: BUO5MGT

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Management	Recommended	Schermerhorn, J. R., Davidson, P., Poole, D., Woods, P., Simon, A. and McBarron, E. (2013)	5TH ASIA PACIFIC EDITION. WILEY

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically analyse key management theories and principles

Activities:: Class lectures, discussion and case studies cover key management practice and theory. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key management theories and principles.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)

02. Apply key theories to contemporary management practice and demonstrate the relevance of these theories to management today.

Activities:: Class lectures, discussion and research exercises cover key management theories. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key management theories and principles.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

03. Develop solutions for critical management issues.

Activities:: Group assessment develops capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)

04. Reflect on own or others' management issues

Activities:: Individual assignment and in-class activities.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)

City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leila Afshari

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.
"Please refer to MBA Student Information LMS Page for days and times."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
One in-class group presentation - case study	10 minute group presentation plus 10 minute questions and feedback. Usually 3-4 students per group (Broadly equivalent to 500 words per person)	20	01, 02, 03
One 2000 word individual essay		40	01, 02, 03
One 2500 word individual report		40	01, 02, 03, 04

City Campus, 2018, Week 16-17, Day