MANAGING PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BUA5MGT
2021
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
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesInteractive workshops, seminars, industry guest presenters and problem-solving scenarios
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 or LMMBAO or HZMBHO or LCBUA or LCBUAO or LGBUA or LGBUAO 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
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
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Please refer to MBA Student Information LMS Page for days and times.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Investment Logic Map (Experience-based) 2000 words Create an investment logic map to articulate workplace motivation/engagement issues and relevant solutions. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class Group Presentation New manager Case Study. Broadly equivalent to 750 words per student 10 minute group presentation plus 10 minute question and feedback session. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Report (HBR Case Study) 2500 words Case study :How much should a new CEO shake things up? | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via online.
Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Logic Map (Experience-based) 2000 words Create an investment logic map to articulate workplace motivation/engagement issues and relevant solutions. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class Group Presentation New manager Case Study. Broadly equivalent to 750 words per student 10 minute group presentation plus 10 minute question and feedback session. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Report (HBR Case Study) 2500 words Case study :How much should a new CEO shake things up? | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2021, LTU Term 4, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 30 - 35
Four 8.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 35 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 words Create an investment logic map to articulate workplace motivation/engagement issues and relevant solutions. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class Group Presentation New manager Case Study. Broadly equivalent to 750 words per student 10 minute group presentation plus 10 minute question and feedback session. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Report (HBR Case Study) 2500 words Case study :How much should a new CEO shake things up? | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Logic Map (Experience-based) 2000 words Create an investment logic map to articulate workplace motivation/engagement issues and relevant solutions. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
In-class Group Presentation New manager Case Study. Broadly equivalent to 750 words per student 10 minute group presentation plus 10 minute question and feedback session. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Report (HBR Case Study) 2500 words Case study :How much should a new CEO shake things up? | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |