MGMT1003 Management, People and Organisations

First Year Course

Offered By	School of Mgt, Marketing & International Business
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Management
Offered in	Summer Session, 2009, First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course aims to provide an overview of the theories and practices of management in organisational contexts. Specific issues covered include the history of management thought, management roles, management functions, planning and strategy, organisation structure and design, control, and process improvement in organisations.
Learning Outcomes	On completion of MPO, students will: Demonstrate an understanding of various management models and frameworks, their foundations, strengths and weaknesses; Understand the principles and practices of management and specifically the nature of managerial functions, roles and skills; Recognise the dynamic, complex and interdependent nature of managerial work; Apply theoretical models and concepts to current management practices, problems and issues; Be aware of the major environmental/social pressures and challenges facing managers today
Workload	At least three contact hours per week.
Areas of Interest	Management
Requisite Statement	None.
Incompatibility	with BUSN1003/BUSN2029 Management, People and Organisations.
Prescribed Texts	See course website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT1003
Preliminary Reading	See course website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT1003
Indicative Reading List	See course website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT1003
Other Information	For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT1003
Academic Contact	See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT1003

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