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Introduction to Management Concepts
This document provides an overview and introduction to a management concepts course being taught in 2013. It outlines the organization of lectures, assessments, learning activities and resources available. The course objectives are explained, along with an assessment overview consisting of tutorials, a case analysis and discussion, literature review report, and end of semester exam. Support and guidelines for tutorials, lectures, and communication are also provided.
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- 1. Course Introduction Management Concepts 2013
- 2. Organisation of Lecture •Basic Introduction • Assessment • Learning Activities
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- 4. Convenor and Lecturer •Dr. Luke Houghton - – N16 1.2.1 • Over 9 years at Griffith, 3rd year teaching this course, twelfth year teaching first year students! • Top ten University Wide teacher (I’m awesome) • Management experience in private and not for profit organisations • Born and raised in Queensland (Sunshine Coast – Central QueenslanD) • Bachelor of Business, Masters of Business and a PhD in business • http://lukehoughton.com • active blogger
- 5. Teaching Staff • MartinSoden - Head Tutor • Amjid Abdul-Ala • Annette Hurley • Aaron Ruutz • Janelle Prendergast – Head tutor (GC) • Bronwyn Kershaw • Caroline Bouten Pinto • Sarah Sloane • Jane Kerr • Dr Campbell Fraser (Gold Coast) • Dr Daniel Ringuet
- 6. Course Objectives 1. Outlinethe major origins of management 2. Explain the main theoretical perspectives of management 3. Identify and explain the main functions of management (planning, organising, leading and controlling) in a global environment 4. Outline how to manage change in organisations 5. Identify, analyse, reflect on and evaluate a management related research problem
- 7. Course Objectives cont.… 6. Present research findings in the form of a Literature Review and Report 7. Apply management theory to solve management problems in a range of international case studies and vignettes 8. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of corporate social responsibility and ethical behaviour in global business. 9. Demonstrate understanding of a range of management theories and practices in a global context
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- 9. Assessment Overview • Tutorialquiz: 5% - In tutorials in Week 3 - based on lecture and text chapters covered in Weeks 1 & 2 • Case analysis and discussion in tutorials: 25% - from weeks 4 to 12 • Report: 30% - 5pm Tuesday 11th September by online submission • End of Semester Exam: 40% - Exam period
- 10. Literature Review &Report • A 1500 word Report • Based on ONE management problem in the case study: - ‘Nokia makes a bad call’, available on the course website. • The management problem should relate to an issue discussed in this course, such as the role of management, organisational structure, organisational culture or another relevant management problem. • NOT an assignment you can do the night before
- 11. Recommended steps in doing your report • Step One: - Read the case study • Step Two: - Identify one management problem or issue in this case (there are a number of problems/potential problems within this case). The problem could be a POTENTIAL problem that may threaten the organisation in the future. • Step Three: - Find at least five refereed journal articles that are relevant to the management problem you have selected. • Step Four: - Learn what a business report actually is • Step Five: - Apply the arguments discussed in the Literature Review to help find a solution for the problem identified in the case.
- 12. Support for Research reports • Marking rubric – posted to the course website • GBS Resources Bank - Writing (reports), referencing (Harvard or APA) *HINT LOOK AT HOW TO WRITE A REPORT* • Material already on web includes: - plan and structure • Summers and Smith - Communication Skills Handbook - very useful sections that we will examine in lectures
- 13. Lectures to helpwith Report • Lectures • Week 1: Library research skills - finding journal articles (change from week 3) • Week 3: Identifying a management problem • Week 4: Critical evaluation and referencing • Week 5 - Maximising your marks using the marking criteria • Week 6: Report Checklist • Week 7: Submitting via SafeAssign and avoiding plagiarism
- 14. Tutorials to helpwith Report • Week 2: Identifying and analysing journal articles - read article in the ‘tutorial files’ (course content) on the course website • Week 4: Analyse the case in class • Week 5: Submit draft template and reference list to tutor in class (draft outline available in Assessment folder *Optional*) • Week 6: Feedback on draft during tutor consultation time
- 15. Case Analysis andDiscussion
- 16. Discussion Leader • Twotutorials -selected ‘randomly’ in tutorials in weeks 5 to 12 • First time worth 6%, second time 7% • Must prepare for the tutorial by completing tutorial preparation sheet (one printed page maximum)and bring to class • Lead the small group with the two or three discussants, presenting their own prepared answer and listening to answers provided by the discussants • Present group answers to the class when invited by the tutor • Group answer should be a synthesis of answers where possible • Marks based mainly on the group answer and tutor observations
- 17. Discussant Marks • 2%for active participation in Week 4 • 12% of marks (2% for 5 tutorials) • Must prepare for the tutorial by completing tutorial preparation sheet (one printed page maximum)and bring to class • Actively participate in class activities and discussions • Offer suggestions in the small group discussion, and listen to the ideas and answers of other students
- 18. End of SemesterExam
- 19. End of SemesterExam • 1.5 hours in length • Worth 40% • Content • Short analysis of three case studies - one from lectures, one from tutorials, one on Corporate Social Responsibility • Multiple choice questions - practice in lectures and on course website
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- 21. Class Preparation • Fromnow on, lecture notes for this course will be published on the course website (under Course Content) 24 hours before lecture delivery • Lecture notes are a guide for note taking and do not substitute for attending lectures • To prepare for tutorial case studies – attend lecture (listen for theory of the week), carefully read case and prepare answers to questions
- 22. Lectopia • Lectopia recordingsof each week will be posted after the evening lecture • The recording will only be available for one week • Lectures are interactive for better learning
- 23. Griffith Business School Student Code of Classroom Conduct • Be punctual and arrive at class no later than the designated start time. • Switch off mobile phones and iPods prior to entering the classroom • Actively participate in classroom discussions and class work groups • Show respect towards their lecturer, tutor and other students attending the classroom activity • Adhere to all university workplace health and safety rules, regulations and policies • Seek permission to audio record or video record any lecturers or tutorials • Utilise laptops for classroom activities only eg laptops are not to be used to access social networks during lectures/tutorials.
- 24. Tutorial Guidelines • Starttime is precise (on the hour) • Finish time is ten minutes before the hour • A roll will be taken at the beginning of each tutorial • Will lose marks if late or leave early • Use the tutorial swap board on the course website if necessary • Bring written confirmation of a swap (printed email) to the tutor at the beginning of class and forward a copy to the head tutor
- 25. Communication Guidelines • Tutoris your first point of contact • Email (allow 3 working days for reply) • Course code and tutorial time in email subject line • Communicate to the standard of a manager in training • Phone if the matter is urgent • Head Tutor has extended hours of consultation – check course website (second point of contact) • Convenor for unresolved issues/ direct feedback
- 26. Course Website • Learning@GU •Check announcements prior to class • Range of resources available
- 27. Resources • New studentswebsite – a range of resources to help new students • Library site – workshops and training • Support – doctor, gym, jobs, help
- 28. Homework • Read Nokiacase and identify a problem • Read article and print the journal article exercise in the ‘tutorial files’ under ‘course content’ • Read text Chapters 1 & 4 • Go to course website & get to know resources available • Register for Wiley Click-On
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Editor's Notes
- #10 Progressive assessment with constant feedbackConsiderable course resources to support this report
- #12 Step One : - Read the case study Step Two : - Identify one management problem or issue in this case (there are a number of problems/potential problems within this case). The problem could be a POTENTIAL problem that may threaten the organisation in the future. Good managers are looking for ways to improve even a good business. Step Three : - Find at least five refereed journal articles that are relevant to the management problem you have selected. In order to find appropriate articles, students will engage in library and on-line searches for REFEREED journal articles. Instructions on how to find suitable refereed journal articles will be provided in lectures and tutorials. Instructions on how to evaluate if an article is refereed or not will also be provided in lectures. Step Four : - Analyse each article and identify the author’s argument as it relates to the management problem that you have selected. Then, compare this argument with the arguments of other authors in the other journal articles. This discussion may compare the research evidence and theory that the authors use to support their arguments. Finding the refereed journal articles and comparing the arguments related to the management problem is the Literature Review part of the assessment. Step Five : - Apply the arguments discussed in the Literature Review to help find a solution for the problem identified in the case. Students should produce at least one clear and feasible recommendation for the case study problem, based on their discussion in the Literature Review part of the assessment
- #17 The discussion leader will hand this to the tutor immediately at the commencement of the class. The student ’ s name, student number and tutorial time and day must be recorded on this sheet.
- #22 Changed according to feedback
- #25 Changed according to feedback
- #26 Head tutor – new role
- #27 Changed according to feedback