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MGMT6008 – Managing People

2022 – Session 1, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MEngMgt or MEngEnvSafetyEng
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Co-badged with MGMT6051
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.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Identify key workplace issues and use theory to explain and evaluate their impact.
  • ULO2: Critically assess different perspectives on, and approaches to, work and management and assess their implications for organisational outcomes.
  • ULO3: Utilise research and critical analysis skills to critique current debates across a range of workplace issues.
  • ULO4: Employ ethical frameworks to analyse management decisions.

General Assessment Information

Late submissions of assessments 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, no extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available assessment-task marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will only be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.

No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g., quizzes, online tests.

Table 1: Penalty calculation based on submission time

Submission time after the due date (including weekends)

Penalty (% of available assessment task mark)

Example: for a non-timed assessment task marked out of 30

< 24 hours

10%

10% x 30 marks = 3-mark deduction

24-48 hours

20%

20% x 30 marks = 6-mark deduction

48-72 hours

30%

30% x 30 marks = 9-mark deduction

72-96 hours

40%

40% x 30 marks = 12-mark deduction

> 96 hours

100%

Assignment won’t be accepted

Special Consideration 

To request an extension on the due date/time for a timed or non-timed assessment task, you must submit a Special Consideration application. An application for Special Consideration does not guarantee approval.

The approved extension date for a student becomes the new due date for that student. The late submission penalties above then apply as of the new due date.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Case Study Report 30% No Week 7
Essay 30% No Week 11
Online Final Exam 40% No Formal exam period

Case Study Report

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7
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.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify key workplace issues and use theory to explain and evaluate their impact.
  • Utilise research and critical analysis skills to critique current debates across a range of workplace issues.

Essay

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.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critically assess different perspectives on, and approaches to, work and management and assess their implications for organisational outcomes.
  • Utilise research and critical analysis skills to critique current debates across a range of workplace issues.
  • Employ ethical frameworks to analyse management decisions.

Online Final Exam

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.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify key workplace issues and use theory to explain and evaluate their impact.
  • Critically assess different perspectives on, and approaches to, work and management and assess their implications for organisational outcomes.

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

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://ilear n.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.

Delivery Format and Other Details

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

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes since First Published

Date Description
07/02/2022 Updated unit convenor information

Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook