BUSN9248 Managing People

2018

4.5

1 x 3-hour seminar weekly

Entry into a graduate business degree

Master of Business Administration; Master of Accounting; Graduate Certificate in Business Administration; Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, Master of Business (all Specialisations)

The topic provides an introduction to the field of people management and behaviour in organisations and develops the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage people in work contexts. Students learn to apply management and organisational behaviour theories to critically analyse individual, group and organisation level performances issues; and to relate people management practices to developments in management thought and changing values in the work context. Specifically the topic deals with: theories of management and organisation; individual level issues including perceptions, values and attitudes, motivation, personality, emotional intelligence and communication skills: group level issues including group formation, group norms, group cohesion and identity, and team roles; and the interrelationship between individuals and groups in organisations, including leadership, intergroup behaviour and conflict, management decision making, and management communication.

This topic develops the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage people in work contexts. Students learn to apply management and organisational behaviour theories to critically analyse individual, group and organisation level performance issues; relate people management practices to developments in managment thought and to changing values in the work context. The topic provides an introduction to the field of people management and behaviour in organisations. Specifically it deals with: theories of management and organisation; individual level issues including perceptions, values and attitudes, motivation, personality, emotional intelligence and communication skills: group level issues including group formation, group norms, group cohesion and identity, and team roles; and the interrelationship between individuals and groups in organisations, including leadership, intergroup behaviour and conflict, management decision making, and managment communication.

After successfully completing this topic you should be able to:

1. Discuss theories and models about managing people in organisations.

2. Apply that knowledge to the management of people in organisations.

3. Critically evaluate trends in people management and organisational behaviour.

4. Critically examine their own behaviour in organisations.

5. Evaluate strategies for improving skills in people management.