Course overview
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of management that shape individual, group and organisational performance in business. Introduction to contemporary management and the four management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling in the international and local contexts; the influence of External and Internal environments on organisations including diversity and Aboriginal and other cultural perspectives; the nature of motivation and decision making, managing risks, and managing organisational change.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and discuss the principles governing effective and sustainable management of individuals, teams and organisations
- Explain the functions, roles and skills of managers
- Discuss and evaluate how organisations manage diversity
- Evaluate the factors influencing individual, team and organisational performance
- Discuss, analyse and apply management and organisational behaviour theory to assist resolution of organisational issues
- Outline how organisations innovate and change
- Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills: i) Problem Solving (intermediate level); ii) Ethical Awareness (intermediate level); iii) Written Communication (intermediate level); iv) Oral Communication (intermediate level); and v) International Perspective (foundation level).
Degree list
The following degrees include this course