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MGMT6008 – Managing People

2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Sarah Bankins
sarah.bankins@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
Room 615, Level 6, 4ER, North Ryde campus
By appointment
Lecturer - MGMT6008 workshop
Hector Viveros Tapia
hector.viveros@mq.edu.au
Level 6, 4ER, North Ryde campus
By appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MEngMgt or MEngEnvSafetyEng
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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 Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments)  

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.   

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Annotated bibliography 30% No Week 5
Case Study Report 40% No Week 9
Essay 30% No Week 13

Annotated bibliography

Assessment Type 1: Annotated bibliography
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 30%

 

This assessment is worth 30% and is 2000 words.

 
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.

Case Study Report

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 40%

 

This assessment is worth 40% and is 2000-2500 words.

 
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.
  • 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: 15 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%

 

This assessment is worth 30% and is 2000 words.

 
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.
  • Employ ethical frameworks to analyse management decisions.

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

Please refer to the unit's iLearn site for details.

Unit Schedule

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Policies and Procedures

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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.

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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. 

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Unit information based on version 2023.04 of the Handbook