People and Organisations

    Unit code: VBE1011 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    City Campus
    India Online
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
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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.

    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

    Other locations

    For students studying at India Online
    Assessment type: Review
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Contextualising management theory today
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Workplace wellness, a social and ethical case study
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Organisational behaviour case study
    For students studying at Henan University, Liaoning University
    Assessment type: Essay
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Research Essay (500 - 1000 words)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Group Assignment (800 - 1000 words)
    Assessment type: Examination
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Final Examination (2 hours, 1500 - 2000 words)

    Required reading

    Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

    As part of a course

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