COMMGMT 7087EX - Managing Contemporary Orgs (M)

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2015

This course exposes students to some key influences and perspectives on the management of organisations. Its focus is primarily on human issues. The course is an extension of 'Fundamentals of Leadership' and provides the background and theoretical framework for more advanced studies in business management. Some of the topics addressed may, at first, seem somewhat theoretical or even 'philosophical' in nature, but the whole course is designed to provide students with the foundation for practical action in the field. The ability to analyse and to think clearly and independently about these issues will be the basis of effective action. Managing Contemporary Organisations begins by examining the nature of 'organisation' as an 'open system'. We then look at the management challenge in relation to various facets of organisation-learning, motivation, politics, performance, ethics, culture, innovation, decision-making, structure and change. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on thinking about and asking important questions, rather than fixing on 'right' answers.

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Course Details

Course Code	COMMGMT 7087EX
Course	Managing Contemporary Orgs (M)
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Business School
Term	Trimester 3
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
Restrictions	Offering ONLY available to GradCert, GradDip and Master of Wine Business students.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Peter Sandiford

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Interpret key influences and perspectives on the management of organisations to conceive important questions in relation to the management of organisations

2. Analyse the relationship between individual experience and organisational behaviour

3. Explain the implications of a different theoretical perspectives for organisational dynamics and the role and challenges of management

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2 and 3
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1, 2 and 3
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	2 and 3
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	3
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	2 and 3
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1, 2 and 3

Learning & Teaching Activities

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The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

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Submission

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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