mgt2obe working with others
WORKING WITH OTHERS
MGT2OBE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Working with Others will provide an introduction to individual characteristics, interpersonal relationships and group processes, as they relate to individual behaviour and outcomes in organisations. Organisational behaviour theory and concepts will be applied to current organisational problems relating to motivation, decision-making, teamwork, leadership and diversity. In the workshops students will develop the capabilities to work effectively in teams and lead teams to achieve their goals.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT1OBE
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Prescribed textbook TBD - see LMS | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
| Readings | Online articles and ebooks available via La Trobe University Library | Recommended | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Review your own interpersonal skills and self-diagnose strategies where improvement is desired.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Examination. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- 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,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Lead a multicultural team in defining and committing to the goals, roles and norms via which it can successfully achieve its objectives.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Quizzes, Individual Assignment, Group Assignment, Examination. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Manage conflict resolution within a team through negotiation and mediation.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Individual Assignment, Group Assignment. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Explain the forces that affect behaviour in organisations with reference to the theory of organisational behaviour.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Individual Assignment, Group Assignment. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
05. Analyse and resolve contemporary organiszational challenges through the application of the theory of organisational behaviour.
- Activities:
- Assessments include Individual Assignment, Group Assignment. Workshop activities (e.g., small case studies, role plays, etc.), videos, exercises and illustrations (e.g., perceptual errors, decision biases, etc.), lectures and notetaking
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- 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,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 46
One 2.0 days workshop per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela McCabe
Class requirements
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.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development Tasks (equivalent to 500 words) | This will comprise a range of small classroom and homework activities, | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Group Assignment (750 words equivalent per student) | Group of 3 students | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Teamwork Grade (1,000 words equivalent) | This will assess the individual teamwork of members to the Group assignment. | 20 | 01, 04, 05 |
| 2-hour Final Examination. | Central exam period. | 40 | 04, 05 |