Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Sarah Bankins
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEngMgt or MEngEnvSafetyEng
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
Co-badged with MGMT6051
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides a graduate-level introduction to theories, concepts, processes and debates in the field of work. Workplaces, the types of work undertaken within them, and how this work is organised, are changing. To be effective, leaders and managers need the knowledge and skills to implement best practices regarding the management of people and work. Students will critically explore a range of topics, including: the changing nature of work and organisations, the development of modern work practices, theoretical foundations for understanding behaviour in the workplace, current trends in management methods, key management roles and functions, technological change, motivation and learning in the workplace, and decision making and ethics in organisations. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessment Policy:
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. 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. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Case Study Report | 30% | No | Week 6 |
Essay | 30% | No | Week 11 |
Online Final Exam | 40% | No | Formal exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%
Students will develop their case study skills through undertaking research and analysis on a targeted organisation. Students will identify an organisation and, through research, identify and evaluate its work-related management strategies, practices, processes and outcomes in a 2,000 word submission.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Through this 2,000 word essay students will demonstrate their ability to: research; construct a sustained argument/s in response to a specific question and offer examples to support argument/s; as well as demonstrate understanding in relation to recent developments and issues in HRM and professional practice. Note that demonstrating effective written communication is critical.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Formal exam period
Weighting: 40%
A two-hour examination will be held during the University Examination Period.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Text |
Bratton, J. (2021). Work and Organizational Behaviour, 4th edition, Red Globe Press, United Kingdom (ISBN (E-Book): 9781352010985) Students have the option of purchasing a hard copy or e-copy of the text. |
Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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. Students should also have access to Zoom, via their Macquarie OneID, as this platform will be used to facilitate interactive seminar sessions. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
Number and length of classes: Each class is 3 hours long, including lecture and seminar activities. Classes may vary due to public holiday(s). The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
Inherent Requirements |
None |
Please refer to the unit’s iLearn site.
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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook