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MENT6030

Self Management and Change

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

Previously offered in 2005, 2004

Develops student's personal capacity for adaptation and contribution to the rapidly changing work environment. Aims to identify and develop forces of change within individuals, to foster action-based reflection and critical thinking, and to enhance personal effectiveness.

Objectives
The objectives of this course are to ensure that students can:

1. assess and develop personal and interpersonal skills
2. analyse personal career potential
3. examine their own managerial potential and philosophy
4. identify and create professional opportunities
5. assess personal capacities for coping with change
Content
1. Change management and the impact of changing concepts of the psychological contract
2. Maximising employability, motivation and self-development
3. Contemporary career development strategies
4. Strategies for enhancing personal development and management competencies
5. Development of lateral thinking and creativity
6. The impact of corporate politics and power in enterprises
7. Contemporary theories of leadership and followership
8. Case studies of changing leadership styles and organisational practice
9. Enhancing time management for reflective behaviour
10. Managing conflict and consensus
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class
2 hours
Essays / Written Assignments
Major essay
Other: (please specify)
Portfolio
Presentations - Group
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term