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Course information

BUSS1054 201403

Management Principles

Course Coordinator: Dr Janine Pierce

Course Information: BUSS1054 i Semester 3 2014

CONTENTS

Introduction 1 SAIBT contact details 1

Course overview 2 Course statement 2 Learning objectives 2 Prerequisite(s)/Assumed knowledge 2 Teaching and Learning Arrangements 2 Attendance requirements 2 Other special requirements 3 Learning resources 3 Course homepage 4 Evaluation of the course 4

Assessment 5 Assessment summary 5 Extensions 111 Performance in assessment 11 Submission and return of assignments 11 Late penalties 12 Students with disabilities 12 Variations to assessment tasks 12 Important information about all assessment 12

Examination arrangements 122 Academic integrity 13

Course calendar – Semester 3, 2014 14

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Introduction

Welcome

Welcome to the Course Management Principles. This Course will provide you with an overview

of management, work, and how it is organised in the world of today, This course will enable you

to consider and explain the ways in which work is organised and managed, within the context of

forces that impact such as developing technologies, globalising of markets, services and

manufacturing, the global financial crisis, threat of Bird Flu and unpredictable natural disasters.

This course information booklet provides the course outline, assessments, policies,

assessment feedback sheets and course dates. Delivery will be through lectures and tutorials.

Course Coordinator : Dr Janine Pierce email:janine.pierce@unisa.edu.au

Lecturers:Bob Arnott email:bob.arnott@unisa.edu.au

Dr Brian Crossman email:brian.crossman@unisa.edu.au

Location: All lecturers :room location:B 5-01

SAIBT contact details

South Australian Institute of Business and Technology

Brookman Building

University of South Australia

City East Campus

North Terrace

Adelaide 5000

Telephone: (08) 8302 1555

Fax: (08) 8302 1557

Email: saibt-ssc2@unisa.edu.au

mailto:saibt-ssc2@unisa.edu.au
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Course overview

Course statement

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the nature of

management, work and its organisation.

Course content

The nature and meaning of management, work and work organisation; influence of changing

technology on management processes and practices; the motivation of people to achieve

organisational objectives; social relations in the work place; organisational culture and control;

conflict, its regulation and management; cross-cultural dimensions; global trends.

Learning objectives

critically examine the roles of managers and the organisation of work.

identify the processes of management.

identify and assess the influence of change and technology on managers, management, work and its organisation.

demonstrate an understanding of the ethical dimensions of management.

assess the implications and significance of human and cultural diversity in the exercise of management, work and its organisation.

demonstrate an understanding of indigenous cultural issues in the organisation of work and its management.

Prerequisite(s)/Assumed knowledge

Nil

This course is taught through internal mode.

Internal delivery is through lectures and tutorials and includes a Course Information Book.

Online resources include:powerpoint slides, study guide topics, textbook, e readings. You must

purchase the textbook.

Attendance requirements

There is a weekly 4 hr class combined lecture and tutorial –both components are required to be

attended

Students must attend and participate in all course sessions (course sessions include

lectures, tutorials or workshops) throughout the semester. We understand that

sometimes situations can make attendance at course sessions difficult, so students are

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permitted to miss up to two course sessions without explanation. Absences may be

approved if a current medical certificate, counsellor's certificate or other acceptable

explanation is provided.

However, students who miss more than two sessions without reasonable explanation

may be requested to see an Academic Counsellor to explain their absences and discuss

potential academic progress issues. The meeting will also discuss other appropriate

support options available to them.

Other special requirements

Students are required to achieve a mark of 50% or more when all pieces of assessment are

viewed together to pass the course. Students are also required to obtain 35% in the exam

to achieve an overall pass in this course.

2. Students must attend and participate in all course sessions (a course session is either a lecture or tutorial) throughout the semester.

We understand that sometimes situations arise that make attendance at lectures difficult, so we will permit students to miss up to two course sessions without explanation.

Students may not miss any more than two course sessions without supplying a current medical certificate, counsellor's certificate or other acceptable explanation.

Students who do miss more than two sessions without reasonable explanation may fail the course and be precluded from further attendance at classes and submission of future assessment items.

Learning resources

Text(s)

You will need continual access to the following text(s) in order to complete this course. The

library will only hold one copy of the nominated text books and therefore you will need to

acquire the book(s).

Robbins, S,. DeCenzo, D., Coulter, M, & Woods, M 2012 Management: The Essentials,

Pearson. Sydney.

ISBN: 9780136109822

Other resources

Below is a list of other books which students may use to compliment the recommended text.

It is also recommended that, if possible, students read:

Summers, J & Smith, B 2006, Communication Skills Handbook, Wiley.

The book provides good guidance on how to prepare for assignments and exams, essay

writing, case study analysis, referencing, plagiarism and more. It is particularly

recommended for first year students who will need some guidance in these areas. Please

note: this is not a required text book, but students are encouraged to at least