MGF1010 · Introduction to management

Overview

This unit introduces the history and fundamental perspectives of management. By examining real-life scenarios and engaging in creative practices, you will learn to apply these perspectives to address contemporary managerial challenges. Through this process, you will develop collaboration and communication skills, as well as your capacity for self-reflection, preparing you for your future career as a manager. The overall objective of the unit is to equip future managers with the skills and knowledge needed to create sustainable organisations that serve complex and diverse stakeholders, including employees, the environment, and the external communities.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. examine the history and perspectives of management drawing on academic research
2. contrast management perspectives to scenarios that explore pressing organisational issues
3. develop skills that demonstrate effective teamwork and communication
4. reflect on who you want to be as a manager and how you might respond to challenges and opportunities
5. demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.