MGT173 Understanding Organisations and Management (8)
Abstract| This subject examines the philosophy and role of management within organisations. The various aspects and functions of management are analysed so that students can apply management principles and practices within both public and private sector organisations. Main topics are planning, organising, leading and controlling, as well as management theory, ethics and social responsibility, organisational culture and managing change. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Term 3 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Dubbo Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGT173
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | SY/US | Academic Support - CASIMS |
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Enrolment restrictions| Available only to students in CSU Pathway Program - University Certificate in General Studies |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to critically discuss the evolution of management theory;
- be able to apply the various theories to managerial problems;
- be able to analyse organisational problems from a variety of scholarly perspectives;
- be able to show familiarity with the literature regarding activities involving organising and planning within organisations;
- be able to describe in detail theories of motivation and leadership, and appreciate the significance of teamwork and communication;
- be able to apply material on control, operations management and information systems to practical situations;
- be able to apply all of the theories and material covered in this subject, demonstrating a thorough and complete understanding of the subject material. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction to Management, and What Managers Do;
Organisational Culture - Its Environment, Social Responsibility and Ethics;
Evolution of Management;
Decision-Making and Planning;
Organising;
Human Resource Management;
Managing Change;
Understanding Groups;
Motivation;
Communication;
Leadership and Control;
International Management. |
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
Students in the Diploma of General Studies studying the distance education option will be required to attend one face-to-face session at the support hub in Dubbo.
Dates for Residential School: Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 July 2013
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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
