FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT

MGT1FOM

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides an introduction to the management of organisations. It provides an understanding of evolution of management theory, the fundamental concepts and relevant issues relating to the management of firms operating in both modern local and global environment. This subject explores management as a process of planning, organising, leading and controlling within the context of both individual effect and organisational outcomes.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: MGT1FOX

Equivalent subjects: THS1LEM

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

MANAGEMENT

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: DANNY SAMSON, TIMOTHY DONNET, RICHARD L.DRAFT

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CENGAGE

ISBN: 9780170388412

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Understand and apply classical management theories and their evolution in current management practices

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

03. Identify the four management functions (planning, leading, organising and controlling and explain how they relate to organisational success

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

05. Identify and apply current environmental factors that influence management practices.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: William Keeton

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5

Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicola McNeil

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Essay(1,500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Summative Assessment(2,200 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Three Individual in-class Tests (each worth 10%).(750 words in total equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO5