MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND THEORY
MGT5MPT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will examine the main characteristics of organisational structure, and its importance to the efficient and effective operation of modern organisations. You will compare and contrast the various organisation design options that are adopted by different kinds of organisations. You will draw on theoretical models, academic research and current business practices to investigate the various factors that influence the selection of an appropriate organisational design, which includes the nature of the business environment, the purpose and goals of the organisation, the technology employed by the organisation and the impact of organisational size. You will undertake case studies and organisational analyses to illustrate the application of organisation theory principles and advance their analytical skills.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
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 one of the following: LMMGT or LMEM or LMMSM or LMPM or LMMHR or LMMEI or LGSM or LCSM or LMDC or LMMKTC or LMMBA or LMBAA or LMPASY or LMPMSY or LZFAIM or LMIBSY or LMPM or LMPMB or LMAFMB or LMPAB or obtain subject coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBUA5MGT OR BUA4MGT
BUA5MGT; BUA4MGT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Organization theory and design
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorR.L. Daft
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCengage
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/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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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size120
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
16
One 6.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 16
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
44
-
50
One 6.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 44 to week 50
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
42
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
46
-
0
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 46 to week 0
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
46
-
0
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 46 to week 0
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One voice recorded PowerPoint group presentation of 20 slides, in 20 minute (1500 words per student) 3-4 students per group. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |