MANAGEMT 7128OL - Managing People and Organisations
Online - Online Teaching 3 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MANAGEMT 7128OL Course Managing People and Organisations Coordinating Unit Management Term Online Teaching 3 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mrs Lorraine Caruso
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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evaluate the organisational structure relevant to it being able to meet the organisations objectives
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adapt the organisation's talent selection initiatives to maximise opportunity for diverse voices within the business
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develop leadership competencies supporting the development of an environment that aligns with human motivation
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collaborate with key stakeholders to identify relevant key performance indicators that measure progress against the organisation's objectives
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communicate challenges to the relevance of the organisation's structure, given the current global impacts to business
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formulate a readiness plan to prepare the organisation for a company-wide change initiative.
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The referenced textbook for this course is:
Robbins, Judge, Edwards, Sandiford, Fitzgerald, and Hunt 2019, Organisational Behaviour (Links to an external site.), 9th edn, Pearson Australia, VictoriaRecommended Resources
All Course Readings are available through the links in each module and also available through the ‘Course Readings’ menu item in the navigation bar.Online Learning
The course is delivered over a 6 week period.
Planning of your time will be critical to immerse in the readings, activities, and discussions which provide the breadth and depth of knowledge to support your learning and completion of your assessments.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Over six weeks, you will journey through the world of organisational structure, and the development of an organisation’s operating framework, to align with the strategic objectives. You will also consider human motivation and its role in providing a sound base for workplace engagement, performance, and speed to change.
In the first week, you will learn about the role of an organisation’s resources, capability, and decision structure in achieving its objectives. This includes the introduction to the design of an organisational structure through a video animation.
In Week 2, you will look at the importance of talent sourcing, selection, and retention to build diversity of thought, skill, experience, and decision-making across all practices and processes of the organisation.
In Week 3, you will learn about alignment across the organisation on the business objectives and role clarity for each function and individual on their role in achieving the objectives. This will include the difference between individual and shared objectives, and how they link back to the company-wide objectives.
In Week 4, you will look at Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and how they are developed in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to guide and measure performance against organisational objectives.
As you move towards the end of the course in week 5, you will link leadership capability, behaviours, and practices effective in building working environments, which align with human motivation.
In the final week, you will consider the learning from the course in relation to change readiness and preparing an organisation for change, with a focus on planning, communication, and leadership capability.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students should allocate approximately 25 hours per week to accomplish the Learning Outcomes for this Intensive Course. In total the course is estimated to require 156 hours for completion.Learning Activities Summary
This course includes class discussions, research activities, developing visual diagrams, quizzies, and online tutorials.
The following is a weekly schedule of the 6 modules.
Organisational Structure
Diverse Workforce
Aligned Objectives
Organisational Performance
Human Motivation
Change ReadinessSpecific Course Requirements
Students will need to be able to:
- Navigate their way around this course environment.
- Navigate their way around the internet.
- Interact online through class discussion forums. -
Assessment
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.
Assessment Summary
Assessment 1 - Due: Sunday 11:59pm, end of Week 2
Percentage of grade: 30%
Type: Individual
The purpose of this assessment is to assess your understanding of the key leadership practices and decision-making processes within your organisation relating to organisation structure, skill, and diversity.
Assessment 2 -Due: Sunday, 11:59pm, end of Week 3
Percentage of grade: 25%
Type: Individual – Essay
The purpose of this assessment is to assess your understanding of the alignment between organisational objectives and strategic intent, with consideration to changes in the external environment.
Assessment 3 - Due: Sunday, 11:59pm, end of Week 5
Percentage of grade: 35%
Type: Individual – Essay
The purpose of this assessment is to assess your understanding of the alignment of shared and individual objectives and KPI’s with the organisation’s objectives, in addition to the way in which performance against these objectives is measured and communicated to align with human motivation.
Assessment 4 - Due: Sunday, 11:59pm, end of Week 6
Percentage of grade: 10%
Type: Individual – Report
In this assessment, you will be required to demonstrate your ability to:
evaluate the organisational structure relevant to it being able to meet the organisations objectives
adapt the organisation's talent selection initiatives to maximise opportunity for diverse voices within the business
develop five leadership competencies supporting the development of an environment that aligns with human motivation
collaborate with key stakeholders to identify relevant key performance indicators that measure progress against the organisation's objectives
communicate challenges to the relevance of the organisation's structure, given the current global impacts to business
formulate a readiness plan to prepare the organisation for a company-wide change initiative.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: MyUni Learning Centre
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Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
Cover Sheet: Please include in the assignment a completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work. Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
Backup Copy of Assignments: You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing. Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
Extensions of Time: An application for Assessment Extension should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer. Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date. Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances.
Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above). Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.
Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted. Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds. All assignments must be submitted by Sunday night, 11:59pm of the week in which they are due.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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