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MGT506 The Learning Organisation (8)

Abstract

This subject is designed to examine the concept of the learning organisation as it applies to the managerial functions. Its focus is on the integration of organisational activities to facilitate improved organisational performance. "The Fifth Discipline" pioneered by Peter Senge of Massachusetts Institute of Technology receives particular attention.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Management and Marketing

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* Articulate the developing concept of the learning organisation
* Explain the essence of a systems model of an organisation, and demonstrate the application of systems thinking to organisational issues
* Explore the relationship between the learning organisation and the individual learner as a member of the organisation
* Explore the challenges for managers in embracing the concept of the learning organisation, and in actually developing a learning organisation.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
. The learning organisation . The organisation as a system . The learning organisation and the individual . Managers and the learning organisation

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.