| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Management Principles |
| Unit ID: | GPMGT1501 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 080301 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course provides foundations in the principles and practice of management. The four basic management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling are covered. The role of sound management practice as an essential aspect of conducting business in an ethical and socially responsible manner is considered. The course identifies contemporary management challenges and determines their impact on the practice of management and organisational processes and priorities. The course has been designed to incorporate additional learning hours to support students' academic and study skill development. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory |  | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the principles of sound management practice |
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| K2. | Examine how management contributes to the effective functioning of organisations |
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| K3. | Describe the four basic management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling and explain how they should be implemented |
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| K4. | Recognise the role of sound management principles and practices in contributing to ethically and socially responsible business |
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| K5. | Identify contemporary management challenges that influence management practice and organisational processes and priorities |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Apply the knowledge gained in facilitating the management process in organisations |
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| S2. | Evaluate the effectiveness of management theories and models as they relate to how organisations function |
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| S3. | Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas about a particular topic relating to management |
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| S4. | Identify strategies to meet management issues and problems |
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| S5. | Develop the appropriate English language and academic skills to successfully study at an undergraduate level. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Independently evaluate a diverse range of management functions and practices across multiple industries, using appropriate management theories |
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| A2. | Apply management theories and concepts to improve management functions in business, not-for-profit and governmental organisations |
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| Unit Content: |
This may include:
•Historical foundations of management
•The contemporary business
•Ethical behaviour and social responsibility
•Functions of management
•Communication
•Organisational structure
•Managing change
•Managing people
•Entrepreneurial managers
•Teams within organisations |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S5, A1 | Demonstrate knowledge of required readings and materials by answering a set of questions | In class test | 15%-25% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S5, A1, A2 | Group assignment considering a case study, looking at management activities and how they relate to organisational success | Presentation and report | 25%-35% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S2, S4, S5, A1, A2 | Demonstrate knowledge of key management concepts, issues, and problems by applying knowledge and skills in different situations/final test | Final summative assessment | 40%-50% |
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