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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. Foundations of Management and Organisations</p>
<p>2. The roles of Managers in contemporary business</p>
<p>3. The Environment and Corporate Culture</p>
<p>4. Interpersonal skills, Communication and Teamwork in Organisations</p>
<p>5. The Planning function</p>
<p>6. The Organising function</p>
<p>7. The Leading function</p>
<p>8. The Controlling function</p>
<p>9. Motivation</p>
<p>10. Managing Change and Innovation</p>
<p>11. Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development</p>
<p>12. Review and Reflection</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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Unit description
<p>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.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. Foundations of Management and Organisations</p> <p>2. The roles of Managers in contemporary business</p> <p>3. The Environment and Corporate Culture</p> <p>4. Interpersonal skills, Communication and Teamwork in Organisations</p> <p>5. The Planning function</p> <p>6. The Organising function</p> <p>7. The Leading function</p> <p>8. The Controlling function</p> <p>9. Motivation</p> <p>10. Managing Change and Innovation</p> <p>11. Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development</p> <p>12. Review and Reflection</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080301 - Business Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpmgt1503">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUMGT1100" target="_blank">BUMGT1100</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPMGT1501" target="_blank">GPMGT1501</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the principles of management practice </p>
K2
<p>Explain how management contributes to the effective functioning of organisations</p>
K3
<p>Describe the four basic management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling and explain how they should be implemented</p>
K4
<p>Understand the role of management principles and practices in contributing to ethically and socially responsible business</p>
K5
<p>Identify management challenges that influence management practice and organisational processes and priorities</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate the knowledge gained in facilitating the management process in organisations</p>
S2
<p>Explain the effectiveness of management theories and models as they relate to how organisations function</p>
S3
<p>Present a clear independent description of knowledge and ideas about a particular topic relating to management</p>
S4
<p>Identify strategies to meet management issues and problems</p>
S5
<p>Develop the appropriate English language and academic skills to study at an undergraduate level</p>
A1
<p>Evaluate a diverse range of management functions and practices across various industries</p>
A2
<p>Explain management theories and concepts to improve management functions in business, not-for-profit and governmental organisations</p>
Assessment
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge of required readings and materials by answering a set of questions</p>
<p>In class test</p>
<p>15%-25%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S5, A1
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<p>Group assignment considering a case study, looking at management activities and how they relate to organisational success</p>
<p>Presentation and report</p>
<p>25%-35%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S5, A1, A2
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge of key management concepts, issues, and problems by applying knowledge and skills in different situations/final test</p>
<p>Final summative assessment</p>
<p>40%-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S2, S4, S5, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>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.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080301 - Business Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpmgt1503">View unit fees</a>
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