Managing and Leading Organisations

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

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This subject introduces students to the fundamental issues involved in managing organisations. Students will receive an introduction to various disciplines within management including operations management, international business, human resource management and organisational behaviour. Students will learn about the variety of skills that managers must develop in order to bring about the realisation of organisational goals. Students will also learn about the nature of different types of organisations, such as commercial, governmental and not-for-profit organisations. The subject also explores the impact of rapid environmental change on the role of managers and the nature of the organisation. Students will be introduced to theory, research and case studies.

• Learn about frameworks and models that describe organisational life
• Define the tasks and roles of the manager in achieving the objectives of the organisation.
• Analyse the key factors in the external and internal environments that affect the management of an organisation.
• Develop critical analytical skills in using the frameworks and applying them to organisational problems.
• Develop strategies for more effective managerial behaviour.
  

A 2-hour examination (50%) and assignment(s) not exceeding 5000 words (50%).

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• High level of development: written communication; synthesis of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Moderate level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

Students may not gain credit for both 325-101 Managing and Leading Organisations and 615-155 Principles of Management (2001 Handbook or earlier) or 421-255 Management for Engineers 1.