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:
- describe a range of personal attributes that help to establish and build professional relationships with a broad range of stakeholders;
- identify and apply a relevant problem solving framework to interpret the context of a problem;
- apply the principles of team dynamics and work collaboratively to resolve an organisational challenge;
- use evidence to support identification of ethical issues and consequences in real world situations;
- describe the value of emotional and creative intelligences essential to develop human capabilities.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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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
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
Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) |
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Reflection (personal/clinical) | No | 10 |
Problem Solving A1 of 2 | Yes | 40 |
Reflection (personal/clinical) A2 of 2 | No | 10 |
Case Study | No | 40 |