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
    India Online
    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.

    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

    This unit will adopt self-paced learning where students participate in online learning activities. Students will be able to conduct learning activities at a time that suits them provided the learning activities are completed by the required time. This unit will adopt a student-centred learning model where learning comes from network of relationships between instructors and peers. It is expected that students allocate approximately 20 hours per week for online activities and independent 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)

    This unit is delivered as a blended delivery model via five hours of weekly face to face sessions with the Instructor along with online resources available through the Learning Management System. 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.
    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.
    Academic support is available for students who require additional support.

    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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