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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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Term 3
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalBathurst Campus
InternalPort Macquarie
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
InternalWestern Sydney Institute
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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionSY/USOffice for Students

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students in CSU Pathway Program - 7112GS: Diploma of General Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of expectations of university study by exhibiting appropriate levels of literacy skills and academic writing in addition to competence in the use of an online learning environment;
  • be able to research and compare various sources of information about management;
  • be able to compare and contrast the work of influential management thinkers and researchers;
  • be able to explain their personal values and experience in relation to management theory;
  • be able to express opinions on management issues with clarity, from both personal and more objective positions that are backed up with sound evidence and analysis; and
  • be able to apply management theory in order to analyse management dilemmas and problems, and provide recommendations for action.

Syllabus

The 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
  • Planning and Control
  • Organising
  • Human Resource Management
  • Understanding Groups
  • Motivation
  • Communication
  • Leadership

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.