MGT501 Management Theory and Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject develops student knowledge and understanding of a variety of management and organisational theories, as well as the analytical skills required to apply these theories and practices in organisations. The subject also develops student critical thinking skills required to identify and evaluate the assumptions underlying management theories and practices in organisations. Students will develop reflective, interpersonal, communication, team, and written, skills, which are required for the practice and evaluation of management in organisations.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGT501
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- critically analyse and evaluate a variety of management theories and practices;
- critically examine management and organisational theories and practices in the context of contemporary society and social values;
- identify and apply a variety of management and organisational theories and practices;
- reflect on and build their own management competencies, required for today's complex and global workplace; and
- reflect on ethical theories and social responsibility ideologies to create organisational sustainability.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Management Theory: Traditional Approaches; Critical Approaches
- Managers and Management: Manager's Knowledge and Learning; Ethics and Sustainability
- Planning and Controlling: Managers as Decision Makers; Strategy and Strategic Management; Control in Organisations
- Organising: Organisation Structure; Organisation Culture; Organisation Change
- Leading: Leadership; Motivation; Teams
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.