bua5mgt managing people and culture
MANAGING PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BUA5MGT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will analyse different philosophical perspectives and approaches to organisational design, culture and managing people. You will be encouraged to undertake a critical evaluation of current thinking on organisational design and change approaches. Through application of different philosophical perspectives to practical case studies, you will be encouraged to understand the manage the opportunities and constraints in designing innovative, flexible and adaptive organisations. You will assess and apply people management theories and practices to optimise changes in organisational design and culture.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA or LMPAB or LMAFMB or LMPMB to do this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBUO5MGT
Equivalent subjectsBUO5MGT
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Management and Organisational Theory
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMiles, JA.
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJossey-Bass
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Philosophies of Organisational Change
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSmith, A., and Graetz, F.
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherEdward Elgar
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 32-38 , Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 32 - 38
Four 8.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Please refer to MBA Student Information LMS Page for dates and times.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Logic Map (Experience-based)2000 wordsCreate an investment logic map to articulate workplace motivation/engagement issues and relevant solutions. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class Group PresentationNew manager Case Study. Broadly equivalent to 750 words per student10 minute group presentation plus 10 minute question and feedback session. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Report (HBR Case Study)2500 wordsCase study :How much should a new CEO shake things up? | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |