INF200 Supervision and Management (8)

Students are introduced to the information agency management environment. Basic management theories and supervision competencies and skills are addressed as a foundation for their application in information agency-related activities. Emphasis is on effective human relations at the supervisory level.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF200. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information and Communication Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to briefly describe and discuss management theories, and the importance of managing change;
  • be able to outline types of decision making, explain the stages in the process and the problems to be considered;
  • be able to develop and evaluate alternative solutions when problem solving and indicate creative and flexible approaches to solving problems;
  • be able to describe the role of the supervisor, discuss the types of skills needed and explain the supervisor's areas of responsibility;
  • be able to explain the types of communication, outline the barriers to communication and explore ways of overcoming them;
  • be able to demonstrate that they understand how supervisors motivate and communicate with staff;
  • be able to show that they understand the value of team work in the context of information agencies; and
  • have attained skills in the building of teams and developing teamwork.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- What is management? - Change Management - Planning and goal achievement - Decision making and problem solving - Communication - Motivation and Morale - Team Development and Maintenance

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of INF200 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Essay - change and change management
45
2
Case study - "don't mention fun"
55

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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