FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT
MGT1FOX
2019
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: Suzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MGT1FOM
Equivalent subjects: MGT1FOM
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Foundations of Management | Recommended | La Trobe University (2016) | Mc Graw Hill Education |
| Readings | Foundations of Management Learner Resource | Prescribed | Didasko Digital, 2017 | Didasko Group |
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:
- Case studies, on-line activities, 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:
- Case studies, critical reflection exercises, on-line 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:
- Individual essay, 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:
- Individual essay, on-line 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)
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (1200 words) | This task may consist of a case study, case studies or short answer questions. | 20 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Essay (2,000-words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |
| Four online exercises (each worth 10%) (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability: Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. There will be four in-class exercises in total worth 10% each. | 40 | 01, 05 |