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.

1. Course
Introduction
Management
Concepts
2013

2. Organisation of Lecture
• Basic Introduction
• Assessment
• Learning Activities

3. Basic Introduction

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
• Martin Soden - 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. Outline the 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

8. Assessment

9. Assessment Overview
• Tutorial quiz: 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 help with 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 help with 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 and Discussion

16. Discussion Leader
• Two tutorials -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 Semester Exam

19. End of Semester Exam
• 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

20. Learning Activities

21. Class Preparation
• From now 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 recordings of 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
• Start time 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
• Tutor is 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 students website –
a range of resources to
help new students
• Library site – workshops
and training
• Support – doctor, gym,
jobs, help

28. Homework
• Read Nokia case 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

29. Break Time