Managing People

Subject BUSA90224 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start 08-Jan-2016
Teaching Period 11-Jan-2016 to 18-Mar-2016
Assessment Period End 22-Mar-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 08-Jan-2016
Census Date 29-Jan-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 26-Feb-2016

April, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start 04-Apr-2016
Teaching Period 11-Apr-2016 to 16-Jun-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 03-Apr-2016
Census Date 22-Apr-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 27-May-2016

September, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start 26-Sep-2016
Teaching Period 28-Sep-2016 to 30-Nov-2016
Assessment Period End 06-Dec-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2016
Census Date 14-Oct-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 11-Nov-2016

October, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start 26-Sep-2016
Teaching Period 03-Oct-2016 to 08-Dec-2016
Assessment Period End 16-Dec-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 18-Sep-2016
Census Date 14-Oct-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 18-Nov-2016

This subject is only available to students admitted to GD-BA, GD-MKTG, MC-BAPT, MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA Course coordinator

This subject has a quota of 80 students. Students will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. However if any student is approaching their completion date, they will get priority in enrolment.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 30 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

One of:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
January, March, June, August, September
6.25
January, March, June, September
6.25
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Contact

Melbourne Business School

Degree Program Services

Email: programservices@mbs.edu

Subject Overview:

This subject examines human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational levels. Theories, models and research will be discussed and applied through case studies, syndicate team assignments, experiential exercises and relfection on work experience. Each topic has been selected to help you better manage yourself, other people, groups and organisations.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Understand the link between people management decisions and firm outcomes;
  • Use practices to enhance the attraction, selection, development, utilisation and retention of people in organisations;
  • Understand how organisational culture and design affect organisational processes and performance, and develop skills in identifying common factors that constrain and facilitate the implementation of change;
  • Understand some of the challenges and opportunities of leading a diverse workforce.
  • Gain skill in managing team processes and interactions.
  • Influence organisational dynamics by applying knowledge on how to shape behaviour in organisations.
Assessment:

Jennifer Overbeck

  • Contribution to class learning (15%)
    • Throughout subject
  • Syndicate assignment (30%)
    • Scattered throughout subject
  • Halfway assessment (20%)
    • 1 hour
    • Mid-term
  • Final examination (35%)
    • Hurdle requirement
    • 2.5 hours
    • End of subject

Isabel Metz

  • Class participation and contribution to class learning (10%)
    • Throughout subject
  • Syndicate presentation (10%)
    • Scattered throughout subject
  • In class test (30%)
    • 1 hour
    • Mid-term
  • Final examination (50%)
    • Hurdle requirement
    • 2.5 hours
    • End of subject
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:

This subject is only available to students admitted to GD-BA, GD-MKTG, MC-BAPT, MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA Course coordinator

Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Professional)
Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Information Systems/Graduate Diploma in Business Admin
Master of Marketing
Master of Marketing
Master of Marketing
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Marketing)

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