Organisational Skills 2

Unit code:APP2024Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

APP1015 - Organisational Skills 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit of study extends students' theoretical understanding and skill development in areas relevant to working within an organisational setting. Students will have the opportunity to critically examine theory relating to group dynamics and processes and reflect on the applicability of these theoretical concepts when completing group activities and assignments. This will help foster students’ knowledge and skills in working effectively within groups which is a key attribute for future career success. Other topics that will be examined in this unit include cooperation and conflict, implementing change, power dynamics, and the organisational contextualisation of decision-making processes.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Exhibit knowledge of intra and inter-group processes including communication, decision-making, conflict and co-operation and the use and abuse of power;
Appraise the process of organisational change, resistance to change and effective organisational change interventions;
Exemplify group project skills and critically reflect on group processes and dynamics; and
Critique the real world applicability of group process and organisational behaviour research.