MGX2021 · Social issues in organising

Overview

The social issues that you read about in the news and on social media also come into play within organisations. In this unit you will explore how social issues influence organising and in turn how organising influences social issues. Adopting diverse theoretical perspectives, this unit will give you the tools to challenge the status quo and analyse how we might solve complex social issues. This unit will allow you to reflect on and analyse a range of ethical, social and cultural challenges confronting organisations and society today. Assessments will encourage you to consider multiple sources of knowledge and to articulate your knowledge both in written text and visually.

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. First semester: articulate and compare diverse perspectives of organising Second semester: compare diverse theoretical perspectives to examine social issues in organising
2. First semester: critically assess key theoretical debates surrounding a number of social issues and how they relate to organising Second semester: evaluate key theoretical debates on social issues and their relevance to organising
3. First semester: demonstrate evidence of critical analysis skills in independent assessment and develop and display an understanding of academic literature and the effective communication of academic knowledge Second semester: synthesise academic literature on social issues in organising
4. 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.