| Effective Term: | 2025/27 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Management Principles |
| Unit ID: | GPMGT1503 |
| 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 |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| 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 management practice |
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| K2. | Explain 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. | Understand the role of management principles and practices in contributing to ethically and socially responsible business |
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| K5. | Identify management challenges that influence management practice and organisational processes and priorities |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate the knowledge gained in facilitating the management process in organisations |
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| S2. | Explain the effectiveness of management theories and models as they relate to how organisations function |
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| S3. | Present a clear independent description 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 study at an undergraduate level |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Evaluate a diverse range of management functions and practices across various industries |
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| A2. | Explain management theories and concepts to improve management functions in business, not-for-profit and governmental organisations |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: 1. Foundations of Management and Organisations 2. The roles of Managers in contemporary business 3. The Environment and Corporate Culture 4. Interpersonal skills, Communication and Teamwork in Organisations 5. The Planning function 6. The Organising function 7. The Leading function 8. The Controlling function 9. Motivation 10. Managing Change and Innovation 11. Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development 12. Review and Reflection |
| 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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