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MGT1101 Human Capabilities for Business

Semester 2, 2023 Springfield On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Enrolment is not permitted in MGT1101 if MGT1000 has been previously completed.

Overview

In a world that is moving into the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ where the focus is on automation, machine learning and AI, virtualised commerce and the ‘internet of things’, it is all too easy to overlook the importance of human capabilities in organisations. As we embrace the technological leaps and opportunities that “Industry 4.0” offers, it remains critical that we also build our skills as reflective sense-makers, innovators, collaborators, and creative problem solvers modern organisations need. Enterprise skills and personal capabilities such as teamwork, emotional intelligence, communication and conflict resolution, adaptive and creative intelligence, and complex problem solving are still positive indicators of organisational success. Whether a CEO, accountant, teacher, nurse, astrophysicist, engineer, or farmer, we all work with others and within organisations. We all balance competing agendas and must manage finite resources, making the best decisions we can and moving forward as a team. Our personal capabilities cross cultural, geographic, and industry boundaries and connect us in pursuit of our goals.

This course will discuss the personal human capabilities that drive organisations forward. Concepts covered will include emotional intelligence, ethical business practices, collaboration in teams, communication and conflict resolution, problem-solving, systems thinking, creativity, and developing a professional identity. We will work through these topics at an introductory level, and they will then be embedded and built upon throughout your program of study. We will work in groups and teams to identify solutions for real-world organisational issues. Finally, you will engage in reflective practice to initiate the development of a strong professional identity as a foundation entry in your student portfolio.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. describe a range of personal attributes that help to establish and build professional relationships with a broad range of stakeholders;
  2. identify and apply a relevant problem solving framework to interpret the context of a problem;
  3. apply the principles of team dynamics and work collaboratively to resolve an organisational challenge;
  4. use evidence to support identification of ethical issues and consequences in real world situations;
  5. describe the value of emotional and creative intelligences essential to develop human capabilities.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Personal attributes for the workplace 15.00
2. Emotional and Creative Intelligences 15.00
3. Reflective practice and lifelong learning 10.00
4. Problem solving frameworks 20.00
5. Team dynamics and working collaboratively 20.00
6. Professional ethics in practice 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%)
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) No 10
Assignments Written Problem Solving A1 of 2 Yes 40
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) A2 of 2 No 10
Assignments Written Case Study No 40
Date printed 9 February 2024