MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND THEORY
MGT5MPT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine the main characteristics of organisational structure, and its importance to the efficient and effective operation of modern organisations. We will compare and contrast the various organisation design options that are adopted by different kinds of organisations. Students 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. Students 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-ordinatorBret Slade
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA5MGT; BUA4MGT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Organization theory and design | Prescribed | R.L. Daft (12th ed., 2015) | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Engage in a constructive debate comparing the different schools of thought in organisational theory.
- Activities:
- Workshops, discussion and case studies cover key management practice and theory. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key management theories and debates.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critically analyse the role of managerial agency in determining organisational processes and outcomes
- Activities:
- Workshops, discussion and case studies cover key management theories and debates. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key management theories and debates.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Suggest the optimal structure for an organisation, given the various contingencies it faces
- Activities:
- Group assignment develops capacity and skills to work in a group to achieve specific outcomes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Examine how power and organisational politics can shape organisational outcomes
- Activities:
- Workshops, discussion and case studies cover key management practice and theory. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with key management theories and debates.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours 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 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
City Campus, 2018, Week 16-17, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information School/College education committee decision to have a quota of 60 for block mode subjects Students of courses which this subject is part of discipline core have a priority for enrolment
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
16
-
17
Four 6.0 hours workshop per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 16 to week 17
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
16
-
17
Six 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 16 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours 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 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours 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 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
44
-
50
One 6.0 hours 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 | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
16
One 6.0 hours 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 | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
28
-
34
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 28 to week 34
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
in week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
46
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 46
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
42
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Vietnam, 2018, Week 30-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
30
-
32
Four 6.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 32
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
30
-
32
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 30 to week 32
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One group presentation (2000 words per student) | 3-4 students per group | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual reflective essay (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Discussion forum participation (online) OR Completion of workshop activities (FTF) (800 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |