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MMBA8080 – Foundations of Management Thought
2021 – MGSM term 1, Weekday attendance, City
Notice
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Steven Segal
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MBA or GradDipMgt or MSocEntre
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit surveys the evolution of Western thought from major philosophical perspectives (from Plato to Sartre) and their relevance for management. What is important about a philosophical perspective is not what it explains, but what it assumes. Three assumptions ground the unit: a) managing is essentially a philosophical activity because human existence is interpreted through diverse perspectives; b) management training needs to be combined with management education. To train is to drill and subordinate individuals to routines, standards and practices. To educate is to liberate a person’s intellectual, moral and aesthetic powers. c) managers and leaders need to have the critical skills to debate, reflect, and engage in dialogue across different functional disciplines, stakeholders and cultures in organisational contexts. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify and describe philosophical perspectives to the task of leading, motivating and communicating effectively in an organisation.
- ULO2: Apply critical analysis and reflection to management practice, both as an individual and a team.
- ULO3: Employ a range of philosophical perspectives to respond to a variety of cultures and viewpoints.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessments must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 40% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| In class test | 10% | No | Session 6 |
| Individual Presentation & Group Report | 50% | No | Session 10 |
| Essay | 40% | No | Session 10 |
In class test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Session 6
Weighting: 10%
A multiple-choice test will assess the student’s ability to apply concepts.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and describe philosophical perspectives to the task of leading, motivating and communicating effectively in an organisation.
- Apply critical analysis and reflection to management practice, both as an individual and a team.
Individual Presentation & Group Report
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Session 10
Weighting: 50%
This assessment has two parts. Part one involves students being allocated to study groups. Each group will then be allocated a philosopher to study and discuss in class. Each group will have up to 45 minutes to lead a class discussion/presentation. Each group member will speak for a minimum of 5 minutes. At least 15 minutes should be devoted to a question and answer session. Each group member is expected to participate in the Q & A. Whilst this presentation task is done in a group environment, each student will be graded on their individual contributions. This part of the task contributes half of the total available marks. Part two requires each group to submit a written summary of up to 2,500 words of their research and presentation after taking into consideration issues and/or criticisms raised in the class discussion.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and describe philosophical perspectives to the task of leading, motivating and communicating effectively in an organisation.
- Apply critical analysis and reflection to management practice, both as an individual and a team.
- Employ a range of philosophical perspectives to respond to a variety of cultures and viewpoints.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Session 10
Weighting: 40%
This 2000-word essay requires students to critically examine content in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and describe philosophical perspectives to the task of leading, motivating and communicating effectively in an organisation.
- Apply critical analysis and reflection to management practice, both as an individual and a team.
- Employ a range of philosophical perspectives to respond to a variety of cultures and viewpoints.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required Text |
Joullié, J. and Spillane, R. (2017). The Philosophical Foundations of Management Thought. Maryland: Lexington. |
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Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
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Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
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Inherent Requirements |
None |
Unit Schedule
Please see iLearn.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
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- Special Consideration Policy
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