The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of organisational behaviour and management theory; to assess critically the underlying values of these theories; to assess critically the utility and application of the management practices informed by these theories in the Australian context; and to analyse critically the values of Australian managers concerning behaviour in organisations and to evaluate the effectiveness of these assumptions. This unit (BMO1102) includes the following topics: overview of the development of organisation/management theory; analysis of scientific management, human relations theory; individual behaviour/perception, personality, learning, motivation; group behaviour: group dynamics, conflict resolution, leadership, concentrating on Australian case studies and incorporating a consideration of issues of gender, ethnicity and age; applications of management/organisation theory in Australia; communication processes, and quality of working life.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BMO1102
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically analyse management practices in the Australasian context; | ||
| 2. | Understand organisation behaviour and management theory and critically analyse the underlying values of these theories; | ||
| 3. | Evaluate the impact of management theories on practical management decision making in the Australasian context; | ||
| 4. | Develop skills and knowledge with regard to individual and group behaviour in the context of organisations and their environment and applying these to achieve organisational goals; | ||
| 5. | Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues in contemporary business and how they relate to the individual in a work and societal context; and | ||
| 6. | Communicate a knowledge and understanding of management and organisation behaviour theory and practice in written and oral form. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online tests (12 multiple-choice tests on VU Collaborate) | 30% |
| Journal | Written reflection | 20% |
| Report | Formal business report | 50% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Weekly Online Tests (12 multiple-choice tests on VU Collaborate) | 10% |
| Essay | a) Essay Plan and Journal Article Summaries b) Final Essay | 20% |
| Report | Essay and Journal Article Summaries | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination (3 hour) | 50% |
Required reading
MGMT4 4th ed
Williams, C., McWilliams, A ., Lawrence, R. & Waheduzzaman, W., 2020,
Cengage Learning, Melbourne.
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