Managing Organisations and People

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 1001
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Course ID
202587
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces students to the roles and functions of managers. The content includes an introduction to organisations and the need for and nature of management. It examines the evolution of management theory, organisational environments, and corporate social responsibility and ethics. The course also includes a detailed investigation of the four functions of management: planning and decision making, organising, leading and motivating, and controlling.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of the diversity of management thinking.
  • Autonomously and collaboratively analyse, evaluate, synthesise and apply knowledge in a timely fashion from wide inquiry of a variety of sources.
  • Demonstrate awareness of research as a source of contested and uncertain knowledge.
  • Effectively communicate their findings independently and as part of a group using an evolving variety of media.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed COMMGMT1001 Managing Organisations and People at the University of Adelaide