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MGT571 Contemporary Management Practice (8)
Abstract| This subject examines the theory and practice of management. A number of classical and contemporary theoretical approaches are discussed, with emphasis given to exploration of contemporary management practices and the challenges of managing in the 21st century. IT professionals / managers will be exposed to a range of issues related to the general management discipline, such as: the structure and dynamics of classical and new organisational forms; leadership issues; small group decision making; and, personality differences and conflict resolution. The subject also addresses management issues associated with innovation, change and development, and managing in a global context. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: MGT571
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 | HD/FL | School of Management and Marketing |
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Enrolment restrictionsAvailable only to students in Master of Management(IT(Articulated Set); Master of Project Management (Articulated Set); Master of Business Administration (Computing); Graduate Certificate in Account Management.
Not available to students who have completed MBA501 and MGT501. |
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| MBA501 MGT501 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to analyse and write critically about the diverse practices of management;
* be able to apply the new knowledge gained in the subject to the day-to-day operations of the workplace;
* be able to critically evaluate and apply the management and organisational theories addressed in the subject;
* be able to demonstrate understanding of the manager's role in relation to organisation change and broader society;
* be able to critically evaluate the manager's role in relation to organisation change and broader society;
* be able to use a variety of theories to identify, analyse and evaluate key issues, opportunities and problems faced by the manager in the IT industry; and
* be able to critically examine the current state of management and organisational theory and practice, and their relevance and applicability to the IT industry/ environment. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Critical analysis of management and theoretical plurality
Ethics and managing
Management, leadership and conflict
Motivation and stress at work
Developing staff and teams
People and technology
Managing diversity in organisations
Organisational culture
Change management and innovation
Decision making and learning
Global knowledge management
Networks and inter-organizational relations
Knowledge exchanges
Managing international business enterprises
IT governance and ethics
Strategic management |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
