Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Senia Kalfa
Contact via senia.kalfa@mq.edu.au
E4A 412
Tuesday 4.30 - 5.30
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
BUS651 or MKTG696
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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 aims to significantly enhance student knowledge of the ways people behave in organisations and the skills required to effectively manage them. The body of knowledge is developed from the systematic study of individual, team and organisational characteristics for the purpose of helping organisations succeed. Topics addressed include individual differences, motivation, group dynamics, organisational politics, leadership, and organisational culture.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Task |
Weight |
Due date |
Linked learning outcomes |
Linked graduate capabilities |
Brief description |
Individual essay |
40% |
16th May 2017 (Week 10) at 6pm |
1, 3 |
1, 2, 3 |
2,000 word essay excluding bibliography |
Class Quiz |
20% |
Week 5 in class |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
Class quiz involving multiple choice questions and short answers |
Final exam |
40% |
Formal examination period |
1, 2, 3 |
1, 2, 3 |
Open book examination |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Individual essay | 40% | No | Week 10 (16th May 2017, 6 pm) |
Class Quiz | 20% | No | Week 5 (March 28, 2017) |
Exam | 40% | No | Formal exam period |
Due: Week 10 (16th May 2017, 6 pm)
Weighting: 40%
An essay requires the systematic investigation of a topic and the development of a written argument. Essays assess cognitive and research skills. Essays are expected to develop coherent arguments, be founded on thorough research, and provide insight into the topic area.
Students are required to submit a 2,000 word essay excluding bibliography. Details and marking criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the first lecture.
NOTE ON EXTENSIONS No extensions will be granted. Late tasks will be accepted up to 120 hours after the submission deadline. There will be a deduction of 10% 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 – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved.
SUBMISSION DETAILS The essay is to be submitted through Turnitin on iLearn and in hard copy in class. Further details are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn.
Due: Week 5 (March 28, 2017)
Weighting: 20%
One class quiz will be held in week 5 of the semester (28th March 2017) which weighs 20%. The quiz will have two sections: multiple choice questions on theory covered in the first 4 weeks of the semester and a short answer question asking you to apply one theoretical concept to a fictional scenario. Details are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the first lecture.
NOTE ON EXTENSIONS: No extensions will be granted. Students who are not present for the class quiz will be awarded a mark of 0 for the asssessment, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved
Due: Formal exam period
Weighting: 40%
A final examination is designed to assess a student’s body of knowledge and critical thinking skills. Examinations consist of questions requiring written responses. Questions regarding the exam will be answered in the lectures after the mid-semester break.
ABSENCE FROM THE FINAL EXAMINATION: Students who are unable to attend the Final Examination should apply for Disruption to Studies in advance of the exam date. If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Disruption to Studies process, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.
TIMETABLE The timetable for this unit can be accessed from: http://timetables.mq.edu.au
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Additional compulsory readings will be made available via the Library Multisearch engine. The required readings for the essay will be made available through e-Reserve and/or iLearn. A list of additional suggested readings will be made available on iLearn for students who wish to stretch themselves.
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/MQ/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. If you have difficulties logging on to iLearn, please contact the university's technical support staff. Do not contact the lecturer as she is not be able to help you with technical queries.
Students are expected to check their university email account and contact the teaching staff through it. Gmail, hotmail and other personal email accounts are often blocked through the university's spam filter; communicating through those risks that your query will not be answered.
COURSE MATERIAL
The unit schedule will be available on a separate document on iLearn.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, 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.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
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Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
No group assignment will be used in 2017.