EPMANC120
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
EPMANC120 provides an introduction to organisational theory and the behaviour of groups and individuals within organisations, including the processes of team building and team work. These concepts are explored with particular reference to the fundamentals of management within the business context. Through case studies students develop an understanding of the practical application of theoretical concepts.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain the basic fundamentals of business management and organisational theory, including ability to recognise and use relevant terminology.
2. Read, understand, and critically evaluate the information contained in relevant academic texts.
3. Organise and present information to a satisfactory standard in oral presentations, essays and reports.
4. Analyse and critically evaluate case studies in at least one of the topic areas, including its relevance to course topics.
5. Contribute to a team project in an effective manner.
6. Describe the processes underlying diversity within an organisation.
Content
- Introduction to the theory of organisations
- Individual behaviour within organisations
- Groups and group processes, including teamwork and team building
- Case study: a successful/unsuccessful team
- Organisational communications and decision-making
- Conformity and diversity within organisations and groups
- Fundamentals of management
- Introduction to the management environment
- Basic management processes
- Managing groups and teams
- Managing for diversity
- Case study: an example of managing diversity in a challenging environment
- Leadership
Requisite
If you have successfully completed EPMANC320 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Research Task
Essay: Essay
Presentation: Team Presentation
Report: Team Written Report
Quiz: Quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- EPMANC120 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 311.5 KB)
- EPMANC120 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 309.9 KB)
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