People and Organisations

Unit code: VBE1011 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The aims of this unit of study are to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of organisational behaviour and management theory and to apply these theories to management practices in Australia. Students begin to evaluate the underlying values of management theories and their effectiveness in affecting productivity, leadership and motivation in the workplace. The unit concentrates on Australian case studies and incorporates a consideration of issues of gender, ethnicity and age. The learning and teaching in the unit prepares students for further study and the workplace by supporting them to develop research, essay and report writing skills as well as the ability to work as part of a self-managing team. By analysing various management approaches in classes that simulate contemporary workplaces, students will gain applicable insights into the:

  • impact of teamwork on organisational effectiveness
  • nature and importance of 21st-century skills in virtual and physical work environments
  • significance of leadership in organisational success.

We will also explore the future of work by viewing current organisational structures through the lens of emerging issues such a sustainability and social responsibility.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Analyse and review management theories and practices in the Australasian context;
  2. Categorise and assess relevant knowledge with regard to individual and group behaviour in the context of organisations and their environment and how this is used to achieve organisational goals;
  3. Articulate an understanding of ethical issues and social responsibility in contemporary business and how they relate to the individual in a work and societal context, and;
  4. Formulate and discuss a knowledge and understanding of management theory and practice.
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 15%
Online Test
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
Case Study Report
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Research Project (Group)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 15%
Written analysis of business case study results
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Other locations

For students studying at Henan University, Liaoning University
Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: 25%
Group Research Essay (500 - 1000 words)
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 25%
Group Research Project
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 50%
Final Examination (2 hours, 1500 - 2000 words)
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

The delivery model of this unit allows students to take responsibility for their learning by accessing resources and completing activities using in person facilitated sessions that progress and apply the learning. The five contact hours provides students with an opportunity to learn in a supervised and guided classroom atmosphere with the instructor and with peer support. The students are required to access resources from the VU collaborate space on a weekly basis and to complete the pre readings and post readings. Students are supported through regular on-campus contact sessions, such as lectures, tutorials and workshops and are expected to participate in these. For every contact hour it is expected that students will undertake another five hours of self-directed work per week.
As this is a first semester unit in the Diploma, students are required to start taking responsibility for their own learning by devoting at least five hours per week self-study which may include working on the homework tasks set by the teacher, working on the assignment, preparing for assessments or revising the class content. The assessments for the unit are designed to support students in their progressive learning of the concepts taught in the class.

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Business (Enterprise)
VDBE | Diploma | Duration: 1 year

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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