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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.